Meal planning intelligence API — from weekly plans to pantry improvisation, with the technique details that actually matter.
GET /api/meal/plan?dietary=low-carb&budget=$150/week&servings=4
7-day meal plan — breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks with nutrition estimates, prep tips, ingredient overlap for bulk buying, and estimated weekly cost
GET /api/meal/recipe?dish=chicken+tikka+masala&dietary=dairy-free&servings=4
Full recipe with technique tips that make the difference — ingredients, step-by-step with the "why," nutrition, substitutions, storage, and pro tips
GET /api/meal/grocery?meals=stir+fry,tacos,pasta&servings=4&budget=$80
Grocery list organized by store section — cost estimates, bulk-buy suggestions, store-brand swaps, and staples to check before shopping
GET /api/meal/pantry?ingredients=chicken+thighs,rice,canned+tomatoes,garlic,onion
What to cook with what you have — 3-5 meal ideas with minimal additional shopping, strategic purchases that unlock the most meals
GET /api/meal/batch?meals=roast+chicken,brown+rice,roasted+vegetables&servings=5
Batch cooking guide — parallel prep schedule to minimize kitchen time, storage life by meal, reheating instructions, and freeze/don't-freeze guidance
GET /api/meal/dietary?dietary=celiac+disease&concern=eating+out
Dietary restriction guide — safe foods, hidden ingredient sources, safe swaps with ratios, label reading tips, restaurant ordering scripts
GET /api/meal/budget?budget=$75/week&people=3&location=rural+Midwest
Budget meal strategy — real sample week with estimated costs, cheapest protein sources, shopping store recommendations, and what to avoid
GET /api/meal/substitute?ingredient=buttermilk&reason=dairy+allergy
Ingredient substitutions — ranked by similarity, exact ratios, honest notes on texture and flavor differences, and when no good substitute exists
GET /api/meal/leftover?leftovers=roast+chicken,mashed+potatoes,green+beans
Leftover transformer — creative meals that feel completely new, food safety guide, 30-second quick wins, and what to never do with specific leftovers
GET /api/meal/kitchen?cooking_style=meal+prep+and+batch+cooking&budget=under+$300
Kitchen equipment advisor — essential vs. overhyped by cooking style, budget and upgrade picks with Amazon links, priority purchase if budget is tight
?lang=es (or any language) for localized responses. The /api/meal/plan → /api/meal/grocery two-step is the core flow for weekly meal planning.