{
  "recipes": [
    {
      "id": 1,
      "name": "Classic Spaghetti Bolognese",
      "cuisine": "Italian",
      "difficulty": "medium",
      "prep_time": "20 minutes",
      "cook_time": "45 minutes",
      "servings": 4,
      "ingredients": [
        "400g spaghetti",
        "500g ground beef",
        "1 onion, diced",
        "3 cloves garlic, minced",
        "400g canned tomatoes",
        "2 tbsp tomato paste",
        "1 cup red wine",
        "Fresh basil",
        "Parmesan cheese",
        "Salt and pepper"
      ],
      "instructions": [
        "Brown the ground beef in a large pan",
        "Add onion and garlic, cook until soft",
        "Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes",
        "Pour in wine and let it reduce",
        "Add canned tomatoes and simmer for 30 minutes",
        "Cook spaghetti according to package",
        "Serve sauce over pasta with basil and parmesan"
      ],
      "tips": "Let the sauce simmer longer for deeper flavor"
    },
    {
      "id": 2,
      "name": "Chicken Tikka Masala",
      "cuisine": "Indian",
      "difficulty": "medium",
      "prep_time": "30 minutes",
      "cook_time": "40 minutes",
      "servings": 6,
      "ingredients": [
        "800g chicken breast",
        "1 cup yogurt",
        "2 tbsp garam masala",
        "1 tbsp turmeric",
        "400g canned tomatoes",
        "1 cup heavy cream",
        "1 onion",
        "4 cloves garlic",
        "Fresh ginger",
        "Cilantro"
      ],
      "instructions": [
        "Marinate chicken in yogurt and spices for 2 hours",
        "Grill or bake chicken until charred",
        "Make sauce with onion, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes",
        "Add cream and simmer",
        "Add chicken to sauce",
        "Serve with rice or naan"
      ],
      "tips": "Marinating overnight gives best results"
    },
    {
      "id": 3,
      "name": "Classic Beef Tacos",
      "cuisine": "Mexican",
      "difficulty": "easy",
      "prep_time": "15 minutes",
      "cook_time": "20 minutes",
      "servings": 4,
      "ingredients": [
        "500g ground beef",
        "1 packet taco seasoning",
        "8 taco shells",
        "Lettuce, shredded",
        "Tomatoes, diced",
        "Cheddar cheese, shredded",
        "Sour cream",
        "Salsa",
        "Jalapeños"
      ],
      "instructions": [
        "Brown beef in a pan",
        "Add taco seasoning with water",
        "Simmer until thickened",
        "Warm taco shells",
        "Assemble tacos with toppings"
      ],
      "tips": "Toast shells in oven for crispier tacos"
    },
    {
      "id": 4,
      "name": "Pad Thai",
      "cuisine": "Thai",
      "difficulty": "medium",
      "prep_time": "25 minutes",
      "cook_time": "15 minutes",
      "servings": 4,
      "ingredients": [
        "300g rice noodles",
        "300g shrimp",
        "2 eggs",
        "3 tbsp fish sauce",
        "2 tbsp tamarind paste",
        "2 tbsp brown sugar",
        "Bean sprouts",
        "Green onions",
        "Peanuts",
        "Lime wedges"
      ],
      "instructions": [
        "Soak rice noodles in warm water",
        "Make sauce with fish sauce, tamarind, and sugar",
        "Stir-fry shrimp until pink",
        "Push aside and scramble eggs",
        "Add noodles and sauce",
        "Toss with bean sprouts and onions",
        "Serve with peanuts and lime"
      ],
      "tips": "High heat is essential for wok cooking"
    },
    {
      "id": 5,
      "name": "French Onion Soup",
      "cuisine": "French",
      "difficulty": "medium",
      "prep_time": "20 minutes",
      "cook_time": "60 minutes",
      "servings": 6,
      "ingredients": [
        "4 large onions, sliced",
        "4 tbsp butter",
        "6 cups beef broth",
        "1 cup dry white wine",
        "French bread, sliced",
        "Gruyère cheese",
        "Fresh thyme",
        "Salt and pepper"
      ],
      "instructions": [
        "Caramelize onions in butter for 45 minutes",
        "Add wine and let it reduce",
        "Add broth and thyme, simmer 20 minutes",
        "Ladle into oven-safe bowls",
        "Top with bread and cheese",
        "Broil until cheese is bubbly"
      ],
      "tips": "Low and slow caramelization is key"
    }
  ],
  "cooking_techniques": [
    {
      "name": "Sautéing",
      "description": "Cooking quickly in a small amount of oil over high heat"
    },
    {
      "name": "Braising",
      "description": "Slow cooking in liquid after initial browning"
    },
    {
      "name": "Roasting",
      "description": "Cooking in the oven with dry heat"
    },
    {
      "name": "Poaching",
      "description": "Cooking gently in barely simmering liquid"
    }
  ],
  "ingredient_substitutions": [
    {
      "original": "buttermilk",
      "substitute": "milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice",
      "ratio": "1 cup : 1 cup"
    },
    {
      "original": "heavy cream",
      "substitute": "coconut cream",
      "ratio": "1:1 for dairy-free option"
    },
    {
      "original": "bread crumbs",
      "substitute": "crushed crackers or oats",
      "ratio": "1:1"
    }
  ]
}