What to Cook?

What to Cook is an open-source recipe suggestion system built with Spring Boot and React that helps users decide what to cook based on ingredients they have available, eliminating the uncertainty of meal planning.

Key Features

• Recipe Suggestions:

  • Ingredient-based recipe matching
  • Smart recipe recommendations
  • Available ingredients filtering
  • Recipe management interface
  • Simple, focused workflow
  • Mobile-friendly design

• Technical Features:

  • Spring Boot backend
  • React frontend
  • Docker deployment
  • Multi-architecture support (amd64/arm64)
  • Tailwind CSS styling
  • TypeScript codebase

• User Experience:

  • Clean, minimalist interface
  • Quick recipe suggestions
  • Easy ingredient selection
  • Responsive design
  • Session management
  • Intuitive navigation

Who Should Use What to Cook

What to Cook is ideal for:

• Anyone struggling with "what to cook today?"
• Users wanting to cook with available ingredients
• Those seeking quick recipe suggestions
• People wanting to reduce food waste
• Anyone needing simple meal planning

Installation Requirements

• Docker and Docker Compose
• Modern web browser
• 512MB RAM minimum