backend/data/sample_recipes.json

[
  {
    "title": "Mixed Seafood Coconut Fried Rice",
    "ingredients": [
      "jasmine rice",
      "cooked shrimp", 
      "prawns",
      "scallops",
      "coconut milk",
      "fish sauce",
      "soy sauce",
      "garlic",
      "onion",
      "ginger",
      "green onions",
      "cilantro",
      "lime",
      "vegetable oil",
      "salt",
      "pepper"
    ],
    "instructions": "1. Heat vegetable oil in large pan over medium-high heat. 2. Add garlic, onion, and ginger, stir-fry until fragrant (about 1 minute). 3. Add cooked jasmine rice and mix well, breaking up any clumps. 4. Add shrimp, prawns, and scallops, cook until heated through (3-4 minutes). 5. Pour in coconut milk and season with fish sauce and soy sauce. 6. Stir everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes until well combined. 7. Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro. 8. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.",
    "metadata": {
      "cook_time": "25 minutes",
      "difficulty": "medium",
      "servings": "4",
      "category": "seafood",
      "image_url": "https://example.com/images/mixed-seafood-coconut-fried-rice.jpg"
    }
  },
  {
    "title": "Classic Chicken Alfredo Pasta",
    "ingredients": [
      "fettuccine pasta",
      "chicken breast",
      "heavy cream",
      "parmesan cheese",
      "butter",
      "garlic",
      "italian seasoning",
      "salt",
      "pepper",
      "olive oil",
      "parsley"
    ],
    "instructions": "1. Cook fettuccine pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside. 2. Season chicken breast with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. 3. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. 4. Cook chicken breast until golden brown and cooked through (6-7 minutes per side). 5. Remove chicken and slice into strips. 6. In same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic, cook for 1 minute. 7. Add heavy cream and bring to gentle simmer. 8. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. 9. Add cooked pasta and chicken strips to sauce. 10. Toss everything together and garnish with fresh parsley.",
    "metadata": {
      "cook_time": "30 minutes",
      "difficulty": "easy",
      "servings": "4",
      "category": "pasta",
      "image_url": "https://example.com/images/chicken-alfredo-pasta.jpg"
    }
  },
  {
    "title": "Vegetarian Black Bean Tacos",
    "ingredients": [
      "black beans",
      "canned corn",
      "tortillas",
      "avocado",
      "lime",
      "red onion",
      "cilantro",
      "cumin",
      "chili powder",
      "garlic powder",
      "salt",
      "pepper",
      "olive oil",
      "lettuce",
      "tomato",
      "mexican cheese blend"
    ],
    "instructions": "1. Drain and rinse black beans, drain corn. 2. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. 3. Add black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. 4. Cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through and flavors meld. 5. Warm tortillas in dry skillet or microwave. 6. Dice avocado, red onion, and tomato. 7. Squeeze lime juice over diced avocado to prevent browning. 8. Assemble tacos with bean mixture, lettuce, tomato, avocado, onion, and cheese. 9. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.",
    "metadata": {
      "cook_time": "15 minutes",
      "difficulty": "easy",
      "servings": "3",
      "category": "vegetarian",
      "image_url": "https://example.com/images/black-bean-tacos.jpg"
    }
  },
  {
    "title": "Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry",
    "ingredients": [
      "beef sirloin",
      "soy sauce",
      "sesame oil",
      "cornstarch",
      "broccoli",
      "bell peppers",
      "carrots",
      "snap peas",
      "garlic",
      "ginger",
      "vegetable oil",
      "rice vinegar",
      "brown sugar",
      "green onions",
      "sesame seeds"
    ],
    "instructions": "1. Slice beef sirloin into thin strips and marinate with soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch for 15 minutes. 2. Cut broccoli into florets, slice bell peppers and carrots. 3. Heat vegetable oil in large wok or skillet over high heat. 4. Add marinated beef and stir-fry until browned (3-4 minutes). 5. Remove beef and set aside. 6. Add more oil if needed, then add garlic and ginger, stir for 30 seconds. 7. Add hard vegetables (carrots, broccoli) first, stir-fry for 2 minutes. 8. Add bell peppers and snap peas, stir-fry for another 2 minutes. 9. Return beef to pan, add rice vinegar and brown sugar. 10. Stir everything together for 1-2 minutes. 11. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.",
    "metadata": {
      "cook_time": "20 minutes",
      "difficulty": "medium",
      "servings": "4",
      "category": "beef",
      "image_url": "https://example.com/images/beef-vegetable-stir-fry.jpg"
    }
  },
  {
    "title": "Mediterranean Quinoa Salad",
    "ingredients": [
      "quinoa",
      "cucumber",
      "cherry tomatoes",
      "red onion",
      "kalamata olives",
      "feta cheese",
      "olive oil",
      "lemon juice",
      "oregano",
      "salt",
      "pepper",
      "fresh mint",
      "parsley"
    ],
    "instructions": "1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly and cook according to package directions (usually 1:2 ratio with water). 2. Let cooked quinoa cool completely. 3. Dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice red onion. 4. Pit and halve kalamata olives, crumble feta cheese. 5. In large bowl, combine cooled quinoa with prepared vegetables and olives. 6. Make dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. 7. Pour dressing over salad and toss well. 8. Add crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh mint and parsley. 9. Toss gently and let sit for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. 10. Serve chilled or at room temperature.",
    "metadata": {
      "cook_time": "25 minutes",
      "difficulty": "easy",
      "servings": "6",
      "category": "salad",
      "image_url": "https://example.com/images/mediterranean-quinoa-salad.jpg"
    }
  }
]