Category Guide
Generative Recipe API for Production Apps
Most recipe generation returns freeform text with no schema guarantees. POST /api/v1/generate returns the same typed schema as retrieval endpoints: structured phases, 32 USDA-mapped nutrients, equipment, storage, and troubleshooting. Parse it once.
Constraint-Driven Inputs
Pass cuisine, ingredients, equipment, difficulty, and time constraints as structured JSON.
Structured, Usable Outputs
Get ingredients, instructions, timings, dietary flags, and nutrition in one consistent schema.
Production Readiness
Use OpenAPI docs, clear limits, and explicit plan rights to move from prototype to launch.
Commercial Advantages for Product Teams
No Attribution + Brand Control
Build white-label recipe experiences without third-party branding constraints in the core UI.
Data Ownership Path
Plan for long-term product durability with clear rights and fewer lock-in tradeoffs.
USDA-Verified Nutrition
Support fitness and health use cases where ingredient-level nutrition quality affects retention.
Example Generative Request
One request can create a complete recipe object you can render immediately in your app.
curl -X POST "https://recipe-api.com/api/v1/generate" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "X-API-Key: rapi_your_key" \
-d '{
"title": "Weeknight Lemon Garlic Chicken Bowl",
"key_ingredients": ["chicken thigh", "lemon", "garlic", "rice", "broccoli"],
"cuisine": "Mediterranean",
"difficulty": "Easy",
"equipment": ["skillet", "pot"],
"time": 35,
"notes": "high protein and meal-prep friendly"
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Same Schema as Retrieval. Try It.
Generated recipes return the same typed response as search endpoints. No special parsing.