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Welcome to the Flour Power API documentation. This application will allow you to store and read your favorite recipes from varied media types (web, print, etc).
Methods
- User Methods
- Registration
- [Login] (#user-login)
- Category Methods
- Recipe Methods
- API Methods
- OCR Methods
This request will create a new user in the system and return back an auth_token back. The auth_token must be used for all subsequent requests (except for User Login).
####POST /users/new
Request
| Form Params | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| String | *(Required)* Users email address, must follow the format TEXT@TEXT.TEXT | |
| password | String | *(Required)* password for the user |
Response
If successful, you will receive:
Status Code: 201 - Created
{
"success": "true",
"email": "YOUR@EMAIL.COM",
"auth_token": "AUTH_TOKEN"
} If unsuccessful, you will receive:
Status Code: 422 - Unprocessable Entity
{
"errors": [
"Email has already been taken"
]
}This request will allow an existing user in the system to send their email and password and return back an auth_token back. The auth_token must be used for all subsequent requests (except for User Registration).
####POST /users
Request
| Form Params | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| String | *(Required)* existing users email address | |
| password | String | *(Required)* password for the user |
Response
If successful, you will receive:
Status Code: 202 - Accepted
{
"success": "true",
"email": "YOUR@EMAIL.COM",
"auth_token": "AUTH_TOKEN"
} If unsuccessful, you will receive:
Status Code: 401 - Not Authorized
{
"errors": "email or password incorrect"
}This request will allow an authenticated user to list all categories in the system.
####GET /categories
Request
| Header Fields | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| auth-token | String | *(Required)* existing users auth-token |
Response
If successful, you will receive:
Status Code: 200 - OK
{
"categories": [
{
"id": 1,
"name": "Drinks"
},
{
"id": 2,
"name": "Appetizers"
},
{
"id": 3,
"name": "Main Courses"
},
{
"id": 4,
"name": "Desserts"
},
{
"id": 5,
"name": "Salads and Soups"
},
{
"id": 6,
"name": "Side Dishes"
}
]
}If unsuccessful, you will receive:
Status Code: 401 - Not Authorized
{
"error": "Could not authenticate with auth_token:''"
}###List All Recipes in Category
This request will allow an authenticated user to list all recipes within the category in the system.
####GET /categories/:id/recipes
Request
| Header Fields | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| auth-token | String | *(Required)* existing users auth-token |
| URL Params | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| id | Integer | *(Required)* ID of the category to retrieve |
Response
Note: my_image will be set to "" if there is no picture uploaded by the user
If successful, you will receive:
Status Code: 200 - OK
{
"success": "true",
"id": 26,
"name": "Easy Chocolate Cake",
"directions": [
"Turn on oven to 350",
"Mix Eggs, Chocolate, Flour, and Sugar",
"Pour into a cast iron pan",
"Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes"
],
"ingredients": [
{
"name": "flour",
"amount": 2,
"unit": "Cups"
},
{
"name": "sugar",
"amount": 2.5,
"unit": "cups"
},
{
"name": "eggs",
"amount": 2,
"unit": ""
},
{
"name": "chocolate bars",
"amount": 3,
"unit": "bars"
}
],
"source_name": null,
"source_url": null,
"source_image_url": null,
"my_image": ""
}If unsuccessful, you will receive:
Status Code: 401 - Not Authorized
{
"error": "Could not authenticate with auth_token:''"
}This request allows an authenticated user to create a new recipe.
####POST /recipes
Request
| Header Fields | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| auth-token | String | *(Required)* existing users auth-token |
| Form Params | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| name | String | *(Required)* Name for your recipe |
| category_names | Array of Strings | (Required) An array of categories that the recipe will fit into, can contain more than one category. Example: ["Drinks", "Desserts"] |
| steps | Array of Strings | (Required) An array of directions for your recipe. They should be sent over in order! |
| ingredients | Array of Strings | (Required) An array of ingredients for your recipe |
| my_image | Image | (Optional) a user uploaded picture of your recipe! |
Example Request
{
"name": "Cheesy Eggs",
"category_names": [
"Desserts",
"Entrees" ],
"steps":
[ "Turn on oven to 350",
"Mix eggs, bacon, and cheese together in a large bowl",
"Pour into a cast iron pan",
"Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes" ],
"ingredients":
[
{
"name"=>"carrots",
"amount"=>"2",
"unit"=>"TBS"
},
{
"name"=>"flour",
"amount"=>"2.5",
"unit"=>"cups"
}
],
"my_image": "path to your local image of the recipe"
}Response
If successful, you will receive:
Status Code: 201 - Created
{
"success": "true",
"id": 28,
"name": "Quick Chocolate Cake",
"directions": [
"Turn on oven to 350",
"Mix Eggs, Chocolate, Flour, and Sugar",
"Pour into a cast iron pan",
"Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes"
],
"ingredients": [
{
"name": "flour",
"amount": 2,
"unit": "Cups"
},
{
"name": "sugar",
"amount": 2.5,
"unit": "cups"
},
{
"name": "eggs",
"amount": 2,
"unit": ""
},
{
"name": "chocolate bars",
"amount": 3,
"unit": "bars"
}
],
"source_name": null,
"source_url": null,
"source_image_url": null,
"my_image": ""
} If unsuccessful, you will receive:
Status Code: 422 - Unprocessable Entity
{
"errors": [
"Name has already been taken"
]
}This request allows an authenticated user to get a single recipe and all related entities.
####GET /recipes/:id
Request
| Header Fields | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| auth-token | String | *(Required)* existing users auth-token |
| URL Params | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| id | Integer | *(Required)* ID of the recipe to retrieve |
Response
If successful, you will receive:
Status Code: 200 - OK
{
"success": "true",
"id": 28,
"name": "Quick Chocolate Cake",
"categories": [
{
"name": "Desserts",
"id": 4
}
],
"directions": [
"Turn on oven to 350",
"Mix Eggs, Chocolate, Flour, and Sugar",
"Pour into a cast iron pan",
"Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes"
],
"ingredients": [
{
"name": "flour",
"amount": 2,
"unit": "Cups"
},
{
"name": "sugar",
"amount": 2.5,
"unit": "cups"
},
{
"name": "eggs",
"amount": 2,
"unit": ""
},
{
"name": "chocolate bars",
"amount": 3,
"unit": "bars"
}
],
"source_name": null,
"source_url": null,
"source_image_url": null,
"my_image": ""
}If unsuccessful, you will receive:
Status Code: 404 - Not Found
{
"errors": "Object not found: Couldn't find Recipe with 'id'=55"
}This request allows an authenticated user to get all of their recipes and all related entities. There are two ways to call this API. If you send a URL parameter with categorized=false, it will return all the recipes uncategorized and you will get an array of recipes. Otherwise, the recipes will be ordered by Category and you will get back an array of hashes with the recipes for each category.
####GET /recipes?categorized=:categorized_boolean
Request
| Header Fields | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| auth-token | String | *(Required)* existing users auth-token |
| URL Params | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| categorized | boolean | *(optional)* default: true, if you set to false, the recipes will not be organized by category |
Response
If successful, you will receive:
Status Code: 200 - OK
Categorized = TRUE
{
"success": "true",
"recipes": [
{
"category": "Drinks",
"category_id": 1,
"recipes": [
{
"name": "Chocolate Cake",
"id": 25,
"directions": [
"Turn on oven to 350",
"Mix Eggs, Chocolate, Flour, and Sugar",
"Pour into a cast iron pan",
"Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes"
],
"ingredients": [
{
"name": "flour",
"amount": 2,
"unit": "Cups"
},
{
"name": "sugar",
"amount": 2.5,
"unit": "cups"
}
],
"source_name": null,
"source_url": null,
"source_image_url": null,
"my_image": ""
}
]
},
{
"category": "Appetizers",
"category_id": 2,
"recipes": []
},
{
"category": "Main Courses",
"category_id": 3,
"recipes": [
{
"name": "Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Burgers (Jucy Lucy Burgers)",
"id": 27,
"directions": [
"Divide beef into 4 equal portions. Form each portion into a tightly packed ball. Working with one ball at a time divide into 2 equal portions. Flatten them into a circle on a cutting board. Fold a slice of cheese in half twice so you have 4 squares of cheese and place in middle of burger. Cover the cheese with bacon crumbles and place the other patty on top so. Crimp the edges together to seal them, the cheese will make a bump on top. Repeat until all 4 burgers are ready. Season the tops with salt and pepper.",
"Heat a large cast iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat (alternately you can grill them) and cook burgers over heat 5 minutes on first side (the cheese bump should facing up). Flip the burgers and poke the tops of the burgers with a toothpick to let steam escape. Cook 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let burgers rest a few minutes (especially when serving to children) as cheese is molten hot and can cause burns. Serve on buns with the condiments of your choice."
],
"ingredients": [
{
"name": "condiments and toppings",
"amount": 4,
"unit": "servings"
},
{
"name": "buns",
"amount": 4,
"unit": ""
},
{
"name": "ground beef",
"amount": 1.25,
"unit": "pounds"
},
{
"name": "bacon",
"amount": 4,
"unit": "slices"
},
{
"name": "american cheese",
"amount": 4,
"unit": "slices"
},
{
"name": "coarse salt",
"amount": 4,
"unit": "servings"
}
],
"source_name": "Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice",
"source_url": "http://www.cinnamonspiceandeverythingnice.com/bacon-and-cheese-stuffed-burgers-jucy-lucy-burgers/",
"source_image_url": "https://spoonacular.com/recipeImages/Bacon-and-Cheese-Stuffed-Burgers-(Jucy-Lucy-Burgers)-491957.jpg",
"my_image": ""
}
]
},
{
"category": "Desserts",
"category_id": 4,
"recipes": [
{
"name": "Chocolate Cake",
"id": 25,
"directions": [
"Turn on oven to 350",
"Mix Eggs, Chocolate, Flour, and Sugar",
"Pour into a cast iron pan",
"Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes"
],
"ingredients": [
{
"name": "flour",
"amount": 2,
"unit": "Cups"
},
{
"name": "sugar",
"amount": 2.5,
"unit": "cups"
}
],
"source_name": null,
"source_url": null,
"source_image_url": null,
"my_image": ""
},
{
"name": "Easy Chocolate Cake",
"id": 26,
"directions": [
"Turn on oven to 350",
"Mix Eggs, Chocolate, Flour, and Sugar",
"Pour into a cast iron pan",
"Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes"
],
"ingredients": [
{
"name": "chocolate bars",
"amount": 3,
"unit": "bars"
},
{
"name": "eggs",
"amount": 2,
"unit": ""
},
{
"name": "sugar",
"amount": 2.5,
"unit": "cups"
},
{
"name": "flour",
"amount": 2,
"unit": "Cups"
}
],
"source_name": null,
"source_url": null,
"source_image_url": null,
"my_image": ""
},
{
"name": "Quick Chocolate Cake",
"id": 28,
"directions": [
"Turn on oven to 350",
"Mix Eggs, Chocolate, Flour, and Sugar",
"Pour into a cast iron pan",
"Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes"
],
"ingredients": [
{
"name": "chocolate bars",
"amount": 3,
"unit": "bars"
},
{
"name": "flour",
"amount": 2,
"unit": "Cups"
},
{
"name": "sugar",
"amount": 2.5,
"unit": "cups"
},
{
"name": "eggs",
"amount": 2,
"unit": ""
}
],
"source_name": null,
"source_url": null,
"source_image_url": null,
"my_image": ""
}
]
},
{
"category": "Salads and Soups",
"category_id": 5,
"recipes": []
},
{
"category": "Side Dishes",
"category_id": 6,
"recipes": []
}
]
}Categorized=FALSE
{
"success": "true",
"recipes": [
{
"name": "Chocolate Cake",
"id": 25,
"categories": [
{
"name": "Drinks",
"id": 1
},
{
"name": "Desserts",
"id": 4
}
],
"directions": [
"Turn on oven to 350",
"Mix Eggs, Chocolate, Flour, and Sugar",
"Pour into a cast iron pan",
"Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes"
],
"ingredients": [
{
"name": "flour",
"amount": 2,
"unit": "Cups"
},
{
"name": "sugar",
"amount": 2.5,
"unit": "cups"
}
],
"source_name": null,
"source_url": null,
"source_image_url": null,
"my_image": ""
},
{
"name": "Easy Chocolate Cake",
"id": 26,
"categories": [
{
"name": "Desserts",
"id": 4
}
],
"directions": [
"Turn on oven to 350",
"Mix Eggs, Chocolate, Flour, and Sugar",
"Pour into a cast iron pan",
"Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes"
],
"ingredients": [
{
"name": "chocolate bars",
"amount": 3,
"unit": "bars"
},
{
"name": "eggs",
"amount": 2,
"unit": ""
},
{
"name": "sugar",
"amount": 2.5,
"unit": "cups"
},
{
"name": "flour",
"amount": 2,
"unit": "Cups"
}
],
"source_name": null,
"source_url": null,
"source_image_url": null,
"my_image": ""
},
{
"name": "Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Burgers (Jucy Lucy Burgers)",
"id": 27,
"categories": [
{
"name": "Main Courses",
"id": 3
}
],
"directions": [
"Divide beef into 4 equal portions. Form each portion into a tightly packed ball. Working with one ball at a time divide into 2 equal portions. Flatten them into a circle on a cutting board. Fold a slice of cheese in half twice so you have 4 squares of cheese and place in middle of burger. Cover the cheese with bacon crumbles and place the other patty on top so. Crimp the edges together to seal them, the cheese will make a bump on top. Repeat until all 4 burgers are ready. Season the tops with salt and pepper.",
"Heat a large cast iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat (alternately you can grill them) and cook burgers over heat 5 minutes on first side (the cheese bump should facing up). Flip the burgers and poke the tops of the burgers with a toothpick to let steam escape. Cook 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let burgers rest a few minutes (especially when serving to children) as cheese is molten hot and can cause burns. Serve on buns with the condiments of your choice."
],
"ingredients": [
{
"name": "condiments and toppings",
"amount": 4,
"unit": "servings"
},
{
"name": "buns",
"amount": 4,
"unit": ""
},
{
"name": "ground beef",
"amount": 1.25,
"unit": "pounds"
},
{
"name": "bacon",
"amount": 4,
"unit": "slices"
},
{
"name": "american cheese",
"amount": 4,
"unit": "slices"
},
{
"name": "coarse salt",
"amount": 4,
"unit": "servings"
}
],
"source_name": "Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice",
"source_url": "http://www.cinnamonspiceandeverythingnice.com/bacon-and-cheese-stuffed-burgers-jucy-lucy-burgers/",
"source_image_url": "https://spoonacular.com/recipeImages/Bacon-and-Cheese-Stuffed-Burgers-(Jucy-Lucy-Burgers)-491957.jpg",
"my_image": ""
},
{
"name": "Quick Chocolate Cake",
"id": 28,
"categories": [
{
"name": "Desserts",
"id": 4
}
],
"directions": [
"Turn on oven to 350",
"Mix Eggs, Chocolate, Flour, and Sugar",
"Pour into a cast iron pan",
"Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes"
],
"ingredients": [
{
"name": "chocolate bars",
"amount": 3,
"unit": "bars"
},
{
"name": "flour",
"amount": 2,
"unit": "Cups"
},
{
"name": "sugar",
"amount": 2.5,
"unit": "cups"
},
{
"name": "eggs",
"amount": 2,
"unit": ""
}
],
"source_name": null,
"source_url": null,
"source_image_url": null,
"my_image": ""
}
]
}If unsuccessful, you will receive:
Status Code: 404 - Not Found
{
"errors": "Object not found: Couldn't find Recipe with 'id'=55"
}This request allows an authenticated user to search their recipes by ingredient. Users can specify whether they want to search for all ingredients or any ingredient.
####GET /recipes/search?ingredients=:ingredients&search=:type
Request
Example /recipes/search?ingredients=vodka beef&search=any
| Header Fields | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| auth-token | String | *(Required)* existing users auth-token |
| URL Params | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ingredients | String | (Required) SPACE seperated list of search terms |
| type | String | *(Optional)* set to 'all' or 'any' Defaults to ALL |
Response
If successful, you will receive:
Status Code: 200 - OK
{
"success": "true",
"count": 2,
"recipes": [
{
"name": "Kellogg's® Cocoa Krispies® Cheese Cookies and Tomato Soup",
"id": 22,
"categories": [
{
"name": "Desserts",
"id": 4
}
],
"directions": [
"Make the coconut rice by adding the water, coconut milk, sugar, and salt to a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then stir in rice. Return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes, before fluffing with a fork.",
"Meanwhile, make the teriyaki sauce by adding all of the sauce ingredients to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and boil for about 1 minute. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of the spoon.",
"Pour 1/4 cup of the teriyaki sauce over the raw chicken and set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.",
"Prepare your grill and heat it to medium.",
"If you have a vegetable grill basket to grill the vegetables in, then chop them and grill them in the basket. If not, cut the zucchini and onion into large chunks and leave the mini bell peppers whole. Drizzle some olive oil over the vegetables and over the pineapple spears. Grill the vegetables for just a few minutes on each side and then remove to a plate. Grill the pineapple next by placing the pineapple spears directly on the grill. Grill for about 2 minutes on each side, and remove to a plate. Lastly, place the chicken on the grill. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove to a plate to rest before slicing.",
"To serve, add coconut rice to each serving bowl. Top with grilled veggies, pineapple and chicken. Drizzle a little of the remaining teriyaki sauce on top. Sprinkle with toasted coconut, if desired."
],
"ingredients": [
{
"name": "rice vinegar",
"amount": 2,
"unit": "Tbsp"
},
{
"name": "soy sauce",
"amount": 0.5,
"unit": "cup"
},
{
"name": "jasmine rice",
"amount": 2,
"unit": "cups"
},
{
"name": "water",
"amount": 2,
"unit": "cups"
},
{
"name": "unsweetened coconut milk",
"amount": 1.5,
"unit": "cups"
},
{
"name": "salt",
"amount": 1,
"unit": "tsp"
},
{
"name": "light brown sugar",
"amount": 2,
"unit": "tsp"
},
{
"name": "sweetened coconut flakes",
"amount": 0.5,
"unit": "cup"
}
],
"source_name": null,
"source_url": null,
"source_image_url": null,
"my_image": ""
},
{
"name": "Peppermint Patties",
"id": 41,
"categories": [
{
"name": "Main Courses",
"id": 3
}
],
"directions": [
"To prepare cookies, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt, stirring with a whisk. Combine sugars and butter in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add vanilla and egg, and beat well. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture, and beat at low speed until well blended.",
"Lightly coat hands with cooking spray. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a 6-inch log. Wrap logs individually in plastic wrap; freeze 1 hour or until firm.",
"Preheat oven to 350°.",
"Cut each dough log into 24 (1/4-inch) slices; place cookies 1 inch apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 11 minutes or until set. Cool completely on wire racks.",
"To prepare filling, place candies in a shallow bowl. Spread 2 tablespoons ice cream onto flat side of each of 24 cookies. Top with remaining cookies, flat sides down, pressing gently. Lightly roll the sides of each sandwich in candy. Wrap each sandwich tightly in plastic wrap; freeze 4 hours or until firm."
],
"ingredients": [
{
"name": "baking soda",
"amount": 0.5,
"unit": "teaspoon"
},
{
"name": "brown sugar",
"amount": 0.5,
"unit": "cup"
},
{
"name": "butter",
"amount": 0.5,
"unit": "cup"
},
{
"name": "dutch process cocoa",
"amount": 0.333333333333333,
"unit": "cup"
},
{
"name": "egg",
"amount": 1,
"unit": ""
},
{
"name": "flour",
"amount": 1.5,
"unit": "cups"
},
{
"name": "granulated sugar",
"amount": 0.5,
"unit": "cup"
},
{
"name": "low fat vanilla ice cream",
"amount": 3,
"unit": "cups"
},
{
"name": "peppermint candies",
"amount": 1,
"unit": "cup"
},
{
"name": "salt",
"amount": 0.25,
"unit": "teaspoon"
},
{
"name": "vanilla extract",
"amount": 1,
"unit": "teaspoon"
}
],
"source_name": "My Recipes",
"source_url": "http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/peppermint-patties-10000000656159/",
"source_image_url": "https://spoonacular.com/recipeImages/Peppermint-Patties-212957.jpg",
"my_image": ""
}
]
} If unsuccessful, you will receive:
Status Code: 422 - Unprocessable Entity
{
"errors": "Please provide a name or ingredients to search for"
}This request allows an authenticated user to search their recipes by recipe name.
####GET /recipes/search?name=:search_terms
Request
| Header Fields | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| auth-token | String | *(Required)* existing users auth-token |
| URL Params | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| sesarch_terms | String | (Required) Name of recipe to search for |
Response
If successful, you will receive:
Status Code: 200 - OK
{
"success": "true",
"count": 2,
"recipes": [
{
"name": "Sour Cherry Pudding Cake",
"id": 30,
"categories": [
{
"name": "Drinks",
"id": 1
}
],
"directions": [
"Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.",
"In a bowl, stir together the flour, 1 cup of sugar, baking powder, milk, and vegetable oil to make a smooth batter; scrape batter into the prepared baking dish.",
"In a separate bowl, stir the cherries with 1 cup of sugar and the almond extract; spoon the cherry mixture over the batter.",
"Bake in the preheated oven until the cake is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes.",
"Kitchen-Friendly View"
],
"ingredients": [
{
"name": "almond extract",
"amount": 0.25,
"unit": "teaspoon"
},
{
"name": "baking powder",
"amount": 1,
"unit": "tablespoon"
},
{
"name": "flour",
"amount": 2,
"unit": "cups"
},
{
"name": "milk",
"amount": 1,
"unit": "cup"
},
{
"name": "tart cherries",
"amount": 3,
"unit": "cups"
},
{
"name": "vegetable oil",
"amount": 2,
"unit": "tablespoons"
},
{
"name": "white sugar",
"amount": 1,
"unit": "cup"
}
],
"source_name": "Allrecipes",
"source_url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/sour-cherry-pudding-cake/Detail.aspx",
"source_image_url": "https://spoonacular.com/recipeImages/Sour-Cherry-Pudding-Cake-342491.jpg",
"my_image": "https://flourpower-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/recipes/my_images/000/000/030/original/12279085_10207822490338393_5100797063626879098_n.jpg?1449521401"
},
{
"name": "Brown Butter Pound Cake",
"id": 38,
"categories": [
{
"name": "Main Courses",
"id": 3
}
],
"directions": [
"cool completely, right side up, 1 hour.",
"Preparation",
"Preheat oven to 325°F with rack in middle. Butter and lightly flour an 8 1/2-by 4 1/2-inch loaf pan.",
"Heat butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until milk solids",
"on bottom are a dark chocolate brown. Transfer to a shallow bowl and chill",
"in freezer until just congealed, about",
"15 minutes.",
"Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.",
"Beat together brown butter and sugars with an electric mixer until fluffy, about",
"2 minutes. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.",
"At low speed, mix in flour mixture until just incorporated.",
"Transfer batter to pan, smoothing top, then rap pan on counter to settle batter. Bake until golden-brown and a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Cool in pan 30 minutes, then invert cake onto a rack and"
],
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{
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{
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{
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{
"name": "cake flour",
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},
{
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{
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{
"name": "baking powder",
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"source_image_url": "https://spoonacular.com/recipeImages/Brown-Butter-Pound-Cake-231957.jpg",
"my_image": ""
}
]
} If unsuccessful, you will receive:
Status Code: 422 - Unprocessable Entity
{
"errors": "Please provide a name or ingredients to search for"
}This request allows an authenticated user to update an existing recipe. Users can only update recipes that they have created.
####PATCH /recipes/:id
Request
| Header Fields | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| auth-token | String | *(Required)* existing users auth-token |
| URL Params | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| id | Integer | *(Required)* ID of the recipe to retrieve |
| Form Params | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| name | String | (Optional) New name for the recipe |
| category_names | Array | (Optional) An array of categories that the recipe will fit into, can contain more than one category. Example: ["Drinks", "Desserts"] |
| my_image | Image | (Optional) a user uploaded picture of your recipe! |
Response
If successful, you will receive:
Status Code: 200 - OK
{
"success": "true"
} If unsuccessful, you will receive:
Status Code: 404 - Not Found
{
"errors": "Object not found: Couldn't find Recipe with 'id'=55"
}-OR-
Status Code: 401 - Unprocessible Entity
{
"errors": [
"Name can't be blank"
]
}This request allows an authenticated user to delete an existing recipe. Users can only delete recipes they have created. All directions and ingredient amounts for that recipe will be deleted as well.
####DELETE /recipes/:id
Request
| Header Fields | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| auth-token | String | *(Required)* existing users auth-token |
| URL Params | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| id | Integer | *(Required)* ID of the recipe to delete |
Response
If successful, you will receive:
Status Code: 200 - OK
{
"success": "true"
} If unsuccessful, you will receive:
Status Code: 404 - Not Found
{
"errors": "Object not found: Couldn't find Recipe with 'id'=55"
}This request allows an authenticated user to search for a recipe from the Spoonacular API. User will need to provide search terms in the URL
####GET /api/recipes/search?query=:search_terms
Request
Example /api/recipes/search?query=hamburger bun
| Header Fields | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| auth-token | String | *(Required)* existing users auth-token |
| URL Params | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| search_terms | String | *(Required)* recipe keywords to search the Spoonacular API |
Response
If successful, you will receive:
Status Code: 200 - OK
{
"success": "true",
"recipes": [
{
"id": 491957,
"name": "Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Burgers (Jucy Lucy Burgers)",
"source_image_url": "https://spoonacular.com/recipeImages/Bacon-and-Cheese-Stuffed-Burgers-(Jucy-Lucy-Burgers)-491957.jpg"
},
{
"id": 102267,
"name": "Tex-Mex Burgers Texotic-Mexotic Burgers",
"source_image_url": "https://spoonacular.com/recipeImages/tex-mex-burgers-texotic-mexotic-burgers-2-102267.jpg"
},
{
"id": 600168,
"name": "Tartar Burgers – these are tasty little burgers that everyone will love",
"source_image_url": "https://spoonacular.com/recipeImages/Tartar-Burgers--these-are-tasty-little-burgers-that-everyone-will-love-600168.jpg"
},
{
"id": 145892,
"name": "Burgers.....my Way",
"source_image_url": "https://spoonacular.com/recipeImages/burgers-my-way-2-145892.jpg"
},
{
"id": 470451,
"name": "Best Burgers Ever",
"source_image_url": "https://spoonacular.com/recipeImages/Best-Burgers-Ever-470451.jpg"
},
{
"id": 471658,
"name": "The Very Best Burgers!",
"source_image_url": "https://spoonacular.com/recipeImages/The-Very-Best-Burgers-471658.jpg"
},
{
"id": 479011,
"name": "The Best Burgers",
"source_image_url": "https://spoonacular.com/recipeImages/The-Best-Burgers-479011.jpg"
},
{
"id": 545379,
"name": "All A.1. Burgers",
"source_image_url": "https://spoonacular.com/recipeImages/All-A-1--Burgers-545379.jpg"
},
{
"id": 7688,
"name": "Tuna Burgers",
"source_image_url": "https://spoonacular.com/recipeImages/tuna-burgers-2-7688.jpg"
},
{
"id": 8843,
"name": "Lentil Burgers",
"source_image_url": "https://spoonacular.com/recipeImages/lentil_burgers-8843.jpg"
}
]
} If unsuccessful, you will receive:
Status Code: 404 - Not Found
{
"errors": "No results found which match query 'BLAH'"
}This request allows an authenticated user to import a recipe from the Spoonacular API. User will need to provide which Categories they want the recipe added to in our database
####POST /api/recipes/import
Request
| Header Fields | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| auth-token | String | *(Required)* existing users auth-token |
| Form Params | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| id | Integer | *(Required)* ID of the recipe to import, Recipe ID must be present in the Spoonacular DB |
| category_names | Array of Strings | (Required) An array of strings which denote which category the user wants the recipe stored in. Example: ["Drinks", "Desserts"] |
Response
If successful, you will receive:
Status Code: 200 - OK
{
"success": "true",
"id": 27,
"name": "Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Burgers (Jucy Lucy Burgers)",
"directions": [
"Divide beef into 4 equal portions. Form each portion into a tightly packed ball. Working with one ball at a time divide into 2 equal portions. Flatten them into a circle on a cutting board. Fold a slice of cheese in half twice so you have 4 squares of cheese and place in middle of burger. Cover the cheese with bacon crumbles and place the other patty on top so. Crimp the edges together to seal them, the cheese will make a bump on top. Repeat until all 4 burgers are ready. Season the tops with salt and pepper.",
"Heat a large cast iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat (alternately you can grill them) and cook burgers over heat 5 minutes on first side (the cheese bump should facing up). Flip the burgers and poke the tops of the burgers with a toothpick to let steam escape. Cook 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let burgers rest a few minutes (especially when serving to children) as cheese is molten hot and can cause burns. Serve on buns with the condiments of your choice.",
""
],
"ingredients": [
{
"name": "buns",
"amount": 4,
"unit": ""
},
{
"name": "ground beef",
"amount": 1.25,
"unit": "pounds"
},
{
"name": "bacon",
"amount": 4,
"unit": "slices"
},
{
"name": "american cheese",
"amount": 4,
"unit": "slices"
},
{
"name": "coarse salt",
"amount": 4,
"unit": "servings"
},
{
"name": "condiments and toppings",
"amount": 4,
"unit": "servings"
}
],
"source_name": "Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice",
"source_url": "http://www.cinnamonspiceandeverythingnice.com/bacon-and-cheese-stuffed-burgers-jucy-lucy-burgers/",
"source_image_url": "https://spoonacular.com/recipeImages/Bacon-and-Cheese-Stuffed-Burgers-(Jucy-Lucy-Burgers)-491957.jpg",
"my_image": ""
} If unsuccessful, you will receive:
Status Code: 404 - Not Found
{
"errors": "Object not found: Couldn't find Recipe with 'id'=55"
}This request allows an authenticated user to retrieve a recipe from the Spoonacular API. User will need to provide the Recipe ID from Spoonacular
####GET /api/recipes/:id
Request
| Header Fields | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| auth-token | String | *(Required)* existing users auth-token |
| URL Params | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| id | Integer | *(Required)* ID of the recipe to retrieve data for, Recipe ID must be present in the Spoonacular DB |
Response
If successful, you will receive:
Status Code: 200 - OK
{
"success": "true",
"id": 492957,
"name": "Butternut Squash & Cheddar Potatoes au Gratin",
"directions": [
"Steam the butternut squash until it is soft and can be mashed easily with a fork.",
"Preheat your oven to 400°F, and spray a 13x9 inch baking pan with cooking spray or oil.",
"Place the butternut squash, milk, broth, dream cheese, mustard, cheddar cheese, and ¼ c parmesan cheese in a blender and puree until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.",
"Layer half of the potatoes in the prepared pan and pour over half of the cheese sauce. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and sauce.",
"Cover and bake for 30 minutes.",
"Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese over the top, then bake uncovered for another 20-30 minutes, or until the potatoes in the center are soft and the top is browned."
],
"ingredients": [
{
"name": "butternut squash",
"amount": 3,
"unit": "lbs"
},
{
"name": "chicken broth",
"amount": 1,
"unit": "c"
},
{
"name": "dry mustard",
"amount": 1,
"unit": "t"
},
{
"name": "extra sharp cheddar cheese",
"amount": 1,
"unit": "c"
},
{
"name": "light cream cheese",
"amount": 2,
"unit": "oz"
},
{
"name": "milk",
"amount": 1,
"unit": "c"
},
{
"name": "parmesan cheese",
"amount": 0.5,
"unit": "c"
},
{
"name": "salt and pepper",
"amount": 8,
"unit": "servings"
},
{
"name": "white potatoes",
"amount": 2,
"unit": "lbs"
}
],
"source_name": "Cupcakes and Kale Chips",
"source_url": "http://cupcakesandkalechips.com/easyrecipe-print/6088-0/",
"source_image_url": "https://spoonacular.com/recipeImages/Butternut-Squash---Cheddar-Potatoes-au-Gratin-492957.jpg"
}If unsuccessful, you will receive:
Status Code: 404 - Not Found
{
"errors": "Object not found: Couldn't find Recipe with 'id'=55"
}This request allows an authenticated user to send an image and have it processed by the RTesseract gem. The API will return back an array with the text read from the picture.
####POST /ocr/process_image
Request
| Header Fields | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| auth-token | String | *(Required)* existing users auth-token |
| Form Params | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| my_image | Image File | *(Required)* Image of text to process |
Response
If successful, you will receive:
Status Code: 200 - OK
{
"success": "true",
"results": [
"O O",
"MANGO BREAD",
"Pre heat oven to 350 degrees",
"Do not grease pans",
"Mix 2 cups mashed mango with 1 cup of Crisco oil and 1 1/2 cups sugar.",
"Beat in 3 eggs. Sift in 2 cups all purpose flour plus 2 tsp baking soda plus l",
"tsp salt plus 2 tsp cinnamon plus pour in 1 tsp vanilla. Mix well !! Stir in 3%",
"cup walnuts. Pour into loaf tins and bake 1— 1 1/2 hours till done.",
"Makes 2 large or 4 mini loaves",
"Bake: mango loaves 35 minutes",
"Muffins 20 — 25 minutes",
"Mini muffins 15 minutes"
]
} If unsuccessful, you will receive:
Status Code: 401 - Not Authorized
{
"error": "Could not authenticate with auth_token:''"
}