Spachula: ai recipes & pantry

Spachula is an AI recipe assistant and pantry manager. It takes a few ingredients and turns into a meal. No need to keep track of your perishable food items, Spachula will send you a reminder 7 days before expiration. Core Features: AI Recipe Generation - Ingredient Selection: Browse and select from 230+ ingredients across 7 categories (Proteins, Grains & Carbs, Vegetables, Dairy, Seasonings, Fruits, Nuts & Seeds) - Smart Search & Filtering: Search ingredients by name and filter by category with visual chips - AI-Powered Recipes: Generate 3-5 creative recipe ideas using selected ingredients via AI API - Detailed Instructions: Get comprehensive cooking instructions, ingredient lists, difficulty levels, and cooking times - Recipe Regeneration: Generate new recipe variations with the same ingredients Digital Cookbook - Pre-loaded Recipes: Access a curated collection of cookbook recipes with ratings, cooking times, and difficulty levels - Custom Recipe Management: Add, edit, and store your generated recipes - Recipe Categories: Browse recipes by cuisine type and dietary preferences - Visual Recipe Cards: Beautiful grid layout with recipe images, ratings, and key metrics - Detailed Recipe View: Full-screen modal with ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and nutritional info Smart Pantry Management - Inventory Tracking: Add items with purchase dates, expiration dates, quantities, and categories - Barcode Scanning: Scan product barcodes to quickly add pantry items - Expiration Alerts: Visual indicators and filtering for expiring/expired items - Smart Sorting: Sort by expiration date, name, category, or date added - Search & Filter: Find pantry items quickly with search and filter options User Experience Features - Tab Navigation: 5-tab interface (Ingredients, Recipes, Cookbook, Pantry, Privacy) - Review System: Prompts users to rate the app after generating their first recipe - Haptic Feedback: Tactile responses on supported devices - Platform: Works on iOS - Modern UI: Clean, intuitive design with consistent color scheme and typography App Flow 1. Select Ingredients → Choose from categorized ingredient list 2. Generate Recipes → AI creates personalized recipe suggestions 3. View Details → Get complete cooking instructions and ingredient lists 4. Manage Pantry → Track ingredient inventory and expiration dates This app combines the convenience of AI-powered recipe discovery with practical kitchen management tools, making it a comprehensive solution for home cooks looking to make the most of their available ingredients while staying organized.