How to Generate Recipes

Yumara's AI recipe generator is designed to be intuitive and powerful. Here's how to get the best results when generating recipes.

Basic Recipe Generation

From Homepage (No Account Required)

1. Use the Recipe Generator: On the homepage, you'll find the main recipe input field
2. Describe What You Want: Type a description of the dish you'd like to make
3. Click Generate: Hit the generate button and wait a few seconds
4. View Your Recipe: Get a complete recipe instantly (can optionally save by creating account)

From Dashboard (Account Required)

1. Go to Dashboard: Click "My Recipes" in the navigation or visit /dashboard
2. Create New Recipe: Click the "Add Recipe" button
3. Choose Method: Select "AI Generate" tab
4. Add Description: Enter your recipe prompt
5. Upload Images (Optional): Add photos of ingredients or fridge contents
6. Generate & Save: AI creates and automatically saves the recipe to your collection

Writing Effective Recipe Prompts

The key to getting great recipes is writing clear, descriptive prompts:

Good Examples:

• "Spicy Thai green curry with chicken and vegetables"
• "Quick 20-minute pasta dinner for two people"
• "Healthy vegetarian stir-fry with broccoli and tofu"
• "Chocolate chip cookies that are soft and chewy"

Tips for Better Prompts:

• Be Specific: Include cuisine type, cooking method, or key ingredients
• Mention Dietary Needs: "vegetarian," "gluten-free," "low-carb," etc.
• Specify Serving Size: "for 4 people" or "single serving"
• Include Cooking Time: "quick 15-minute" or "slow-cooked"
• Describe Texture/Style: "crispy," "creamy," "spicy," "mild"

Advanced Features

Using Images with Prompts

• Upload photos of your fridge, pantry, or ingredients
• AI can analyze images to suggest recipes based on what you have
• Combine images with text prompts for more specific results
• Examples: "Make something healthy with these ingredients" + fridge photo

Using Ingredients You Have

• Start with "Using chicken, rice, and broccoli, make a..."
• "Create a recipe with what's in my fridge" + upload fridge photo
• Take photos of ingredients instead of typing long lists

Dietary Restrictions

• "Make a keto-friendly dinner with salmon"
• "Vegan dessert that's also gluten-free"
• "Low-sodium soup recipe"

Cooking Equipment

• "One-pot meal I can make in a slow cooker"
• "Air fryer chicken recipe"
• "No-bake dessert"

What You'll Get

Each generated recipe includes:

• Complete ingredient list with measurements and quantities
• Step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow
• Estimated prep and cook times (in minutes)
• Serving size information and difficulty level
• Structured format optimized for cooking

Saving and Managing Recipes

From Homepage

• Save After Generating: Create an account to save any recipe you generate
• Direct Access: Saved recipes appear in your Dashboard

From Dashboard

• Auto-Save: Recipes generated in Dashboard are automatically saved
• Edit Recipes: Click on any saved recipe to edit or update it
• Delete Recipes: Remove recipes you no longer want from your collection
• Share Recipes: Use the share button to create shareable links for any recipe