RecipesRecipes

Token Usage:1 per call

Recipes is a simple tool for getting recipe information. It returns information on various recipes.

This API provides reliable and fast access to recipes data through a simple REST interface. Built for developers who need consistent, high-quality results with minimal setup time.

To use this API, you need an API key. You can get one by creating a free account and visiting your dashboard.

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Endpoint

GET Request
GET https://api.apiverve.com/v1/recipe

Code Examples

Here are examples of how to call this API in different programming languages:

cURL Request
curl -X GET \
  "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/recipe?name=chicken fajitas" \
  -H "X-API-Key: your_api_key_here"
JavaScript (Fetch API)
const response = await fetch('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/recipe', {
  method: 'GET',
  headers: {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);
Python (Requests)
import requests

headers = {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}

response = requests.get('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/recipe', headers=headers)

data = response.json()
print(data)
Node.js (Native HTTPS)
const https = require('https');
const url = require('url');

const options = {
  method: 'GET',
  headers: {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
};

const req = https.request('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/recipe', options, (res) => {
  let data = '';
  res.on('data', (chunk) => data += chunk);
  res.on('end', () => console.log(JSON.parse(data)));
});

req.end();
PHP (cURL)
<?php

$ch = curl_init();

curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_URL, 'https://api.apiverve.com/v1/recipe');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_CUSTOMREQUEST, 'GET');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER, [
    'X-API-Key: your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type: application/json'
]);

$response = curl_exec($ch);
curl_close($ch);

$data = json_decode($response, true);
print_r($data);

?>
Go (net/http)
package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "io"
    "net/http"

)

func main() {
    req, _ := http.NewRequest("GET", "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/recipe", nil)

    req.Header.Set("X-API-Key", "your_api_key_here")
    req.Header.Set("Content-Type", "application/json")

    client := &http.Client{}
    resp, err := client.Do(req)
    if err != nil {
        panic(err)
    }
    defer resp.Body.Close()

    body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
    fmt.Println(string(body))
}
Ruby (Net::HTTP)
require 'net/http'
require 'json'

uri = URI('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/recipe')
http = Net::HTTP.new(uri.host, uri.port)
http.use_ssl = true

request = Net::HTTP::Get.new(uri)
request['X-API-Key'] = 'your_api_key_here'
request['Content-Type'] = 'application/json'

response = http.request(request)
puts JSON.pretty_generate(JSON.parse(response.body))

Authentication

This API requires authentication via API key. Include your API key in the request header:

Required Header
X-API-Key: your_api_key_here

GraphQL AccessBETA

Most APIVerve APIs support GraphQL queries, allowing you to combine multiple API calls into a single request and retrieve only the data you need. This powerful feature enables you to orchestrate complex data fetching with precise field selection.

Not all APIs support GraphQL. Check the API schema or test in the GraphQL Explorer to confirm availability for this specific endpoint.

Token Cost: GraphQL requests cost 1 token for orchestration, plus the standard token cost for each API called in your query. For example, querying 3 APIs in a single GraphQL request would cost 1 + 3 = 4 tokens total.

GraphQL Endpoint
POST https://api.apiverve.com/v1/graphql
GraphQL Query Example
query {
  recipe(
    input: { name: "chicken" }
  ) {
    count
    recipes
  }
}

Note: Authentication is handled via the x-api-key header in your GraphQL request, not as a query parameter.

Parameters

The following parameters are available for this API endpoint:

ParameterTypeRequiredLocationDescriptionExample
namestringYesqueryThe name of the recipe to get information aboutchicken

Response

The API returns responses in JSON, XML, and YAML formats:

Example Responses

JSON Response
200 OK
{
  "status": "ok",
  "error": null,
  "data": {
    "count": 1,
    "recipes": [
      {
        "instructions": "Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan or wok and stir-fry the chicken and peppers for 2 mins. Sprinkle over the spices and cook for 30 secs more, stirring. Tip the tomatoes into the pan and stir in the chipotle paste. Simmer for 5 mins or until the sauce is thick and glossy, stirring regularly. Stir in the spring onions and coriander, cook for 1 min more, then remove from the heat and leave to cool. Cut the tortillas into quarters, then cut each quarter into three pieces, so you have 36 triangles. Place 1 tsp of the chicken mixture and a little cheese at the widest end of a triangle. Roll the pointed end of the triangle around the filling and secure with a cocktail stick. Place on a baking tray lined with baking parchment. Fill and roll the other triangles. Cover with cling film and chill for up to 8 hrs until ready to reheat. To make the dip, mash all the ingredients in a bowl until almost smooth. Cover the surface of the dip with cling film and chill for up to 24 hrs. When ready to serve, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Uncover the fajitas and bake for 6-8 mins or until hot throughout. Serve with the guacamole.",
        "name": "Mini Chicken Fajitas",
        "ingredients": [
          "2 tbsp sunflower oil",
          "2 skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1½ cm/½ in chunks",
          "1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into 1½ cm/½ in chunks",
          "1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into 1½ cm/½ in chunks",
          "1 tsp ground cumin",
          "1 tsp ground coriander",
          "¼ tsp hot chilli powder",
          "227g can chopped tomatoes",
          "2 tbsp chipotle paste",
          "4 spring onions, trimmed and thinly sliced",
          "large pack coriander, leaves chopped",
          "3 large flour tortillas",
          "75g ready-grated mozzarella",
          "1 ripe avocado, stoned and peeled",
          "juice 1 large lime",
          "1 garlic clove, crushed",
          "2 heaped tbsp finely chopped coriander",
          "36 cocktail sticks"
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
}
XML Response
200 OK
<Root>
  <status>ok</status>
  <error />
  <data>
    <count>1</count>
    <recipes>
      <instructions>Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan or wok and stir-fry the chicken and peppers for 2 mins. Sprinkle over the spices and cook for 30 secs more, stirring. Tip the tomatoes into the pan and stir in the chipotle paste. Simmer for 5 mins or until the sauce is thick and glossy, stirring regularly. Stir in the spring onions and coriander, cook for 1 min more, then remove from the heat and leave to cool. Cut the tortillas into quarters, then cut each quarter into three pieces, so you have 36 triangles. Place 1 tsp of the chicken mixture and a little cheese at the widest end of a triangle. Roll the pointed end of the triangle around the filling and secure with a cocktail stick. Place on a baking tray lined with baking parchment. Fill and roll the other triangles. Cover with cling film and chill for up to 8 hrs until ready to reheat. To make the dip, mash all the ingredients in a bowl until almost smooth. Cover the surface of the dip with cling film and chill for up to 24 hrs. When ready to serve, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Uncover the fajitas and bake for 6-8 mins or until hot throughout. Serve with the guacamole.</instructions>
      <name>Mini Chicken Fajitas</name>
      <ingredients>2 tbsp sunflower oil</ingredients>
      <ingredients>2 skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1½ cm/½ in chunks</ingredients>
      <ingredients>1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into 1½ cm/½ in chunks</ingredients>
      <ingredients>1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into 1½ cm/½ in chunks</ingredients>
      <ingredients>1 tsp ground cumin</ingredients>
      <ingredients>1 tsp ground coriander</ingredients>
      <ingredients>¼ tsp hot chilli powder</ingredients>
      <ingredients>227g can chopped tomatoes</ingredients>
      <ingredients>2 tbsp chipotle paste</ingredients>
      <ingredients>4 spring onions, trimmed and thinly sliced</ingredients>
      <ingredients>large pack coriander, leaves chopped</ingredients>
      <ingredients>3 large flour tortillas</ingredients>
      <ingredients>75g ready-grated mozzarella</ingredients>
      <ingredients>1 ripe avocado, stoned and peeled</ingredients>
      <ingredients>juice 1 large lime</ingredients>
      <ingredients>1 garlic clove, crushed</ingredients>
      <ingredients>2 heaped tbsp finely chopped coriander</ingredients>
      <ingredients>36 cocktail sticks</ingredients>
    </recipes>
  </data>
</Root>
YAML Response
200 OK
status: ok
error: 
data:
  count: 1
  recipes:
  - instructions: Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan or wok and stir-fry the chicken and peppers for 2 mins. Sprinkle over the spices and cook for 30 secs more, stirring. Tip the tomatoes into the pan and stir in the chipotle paste. Simmer for 5 mins or until the sauce is thick and glossy, stirring regularly. Stir in the spring onions and coriander, cook for 1 min more, then remove from the heat and leave to cool. Cut the tortillas into quarters, then cut each quarter into three pieces, so you have 36 triangles. Place 1 tsp of the chicken mixture and a little cheese at the widest end of a triangle. Roll the pointed end of the triangle around the filling and secure with a cocktail stick. Place on a baking tray lined with baking parchment. Fill and roll the other triangles. Cover with cling film and chill for up to 8 hrs until ready to reheat. To make the dip, mash all the ingredients in a bowl until almost smooth. Cover the surface of the dip with cling film and chill for up to 24 hrs. When ready to serve, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Uncover the fajitas and bake for 6-8 mins or until hot throughout. Serve with the guacamole.
    name: Mini Chicken Fajitas
    ingredients:
    - 2 tbsp sunflower oil
    - 2 skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1½ cm/½ in chunks
    - 1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into 1½ cm/½ in chunks
    - 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into 1½ cm/½ in chunks
    - 1 tsp ground cumin
    - 1 tsp ground coriander
    - ¼ tsp hot chilli powder
    - 227g can chopped tomatoes
    - 2 tbsp chipotle paste
    - 4 spring onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
    - large pack coriander, leaves chopped
    - 3 large flour tortillas
    - 75g ready-grated mozzarella
    - 1 ripe avocado, stoned and peeled
    - juice 1 large lime
    - 1 garlic clove, crushed
    - 2 heaped tbsp finely chopped coriander
    - 36 cocktail sticks

Response Structure

All API responses follow a consistent structure with the following fields:

FieldTypeDescriptionExample
statusstringIndicates whether the request was successful ("ok") or failed ("error")ok
errorstring | nullContains error message if status is "error", otherwise nullnull
dataobject | nullContains the API response data if successful, otherwise null{...}

Response Data Fields

When the request is successful, the data object contains the following fields:

FieldTypeSample Value
countnumber1
recipesarray[{"instructions":"Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan or wok and stir-fry the chicken and peppers for 2 mins. Sprinkle over the spices and cook for 30 secs more, stirring. Tip the tomatoes into the pan and stir in the chipotle paste. Simmer for 5 mins or until the sauce is thick and glossy, stirring regularly. Stir in the spring onions and coriander, cook for 1 min more, then remove from the heat and leave to cool. Cut the tortillas into quarters, then cut each quarter into three pieces, so you have 36 triangles. Place 1 tsp of the chicken mixture and a little cheese at the widest end of a triangle. Roll the pointed end of the triangle around the filling and secure with a cocktail stick. Place on a baking tray lined with baking parchment. Fill and roll the other triangles. Cover with cling film and chill for up to 8 hrs until ready to reheat. To make the dip, mash all the ingredients in a bowl until almost smooth. Cover the surface of the dip with cling film and chill for up to 24 hrs. When ready to serve, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Uncover the fajitas and bake for 6-8 mins or until hot throughout. Serve with the guacamole.","name":"Mini Chicken Fajitas","ingredients":["2 tbsp sunflower oil","2 skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1½ cm/½ in chunks","1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into 1½ cm/½ in chunks","1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into 1½ cm/½ in chunks","1 tsp ground cumin","1 tsp ground coriander","¼ tsp hot chilli powder","227g can chopped tomatoes","2 tbsp chipotle paste","4 spring onions, trimmed and thinly sliced","large pack coriander, leaves chopped","3 large flour tortillas","75g ready-grated mozzarella","1 ripe avocado, stoned and peeled","juice 1 large lime","1 garlic clove, crushed","2 heaped tbsp finely chopped coriander","36 cocktail sticks"]}]

Headers

Required and optional headers for API requests:

Header NameRequiredExample ValueDescription
X-API-KeyYesyour_api_key_hereYour APIVerve API key. Found in your dashboard under API Keys.
AcceptNoapplication/jsonSpecify response format: application/json (default), application/xml, or application/yaml
User-AgentNoMyApp/1.0Identifies your application for analytics and debugging purposes
X-Request-IDNoreq_123456789Custom request identifier for tracking and debugging requests
Cache-ControlNono-cacheControl caching behavior for the request and response

Client Libraries

To get started with minimal code, most of our APIs are available through client libraries and clients:

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Error Codes

The API uses standard HTTP status codes to indicate success or failure:

Status CodeMessageDescription
200OKRequest successful, data returned
400Bad RequestInvalid request parameters or malformed request
401UnauthorizedMissing or invalid API key
403ForbiddenAPI key does not have permission for this endpoint
429Too Many RequestsRate limit exceeded, please slow down requests
500Internal Server ErrorServer error, please try again later

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