SmartChef is a Python-based intelligent recipe matching application built with Streamlit. It solves the "what should I cook?" dilemma by matching ingredients in your fridge with a database of 100+ recipes using a weighted scoring algorithm.

• Weighted Matching Algorithm: Categorizes ingredients into "Main" and "Side" to prioritize core proteins and vegetables.
• Core Missing Penalty: Automatically penalizes recipes missing essential main ingredients, ensuring realistic cooking suggestions.
• Automated Categorization: Scans the database to group ingredients into Meat, Veggies, Seafood, etc., for easy selection.
• Pantry Staple Filtering: Intelligently ignores seasonings (salt, oil, pepper) and tools (toothpicks) in the selection process to reduce clutter.
• Dynamic Visuals: Real-time progress bars and color-coded status (Green/Orange/Red) based on matching accuracy.

• app.py: UI rendering and sidebar categorization.
• logic.py: Core logic including the matching algorithm and pantry filters.
• recipes.json: Structured database containing recipe metadata.
• requirements.txt: Minimal dependencies for easy deployment.

1. Install Dependencies:

   pip install streamlit

2. Run Application:

   streamlit run app.py

Developer: Brooks (Computer Science, University of Alberta) Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Last Updated: Dec 21, 2025, 06:20 AM MST