Recipes
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.
View API in DirectoryEndpoint
GET https://api.apiverve.com/v1/recipeCode Examples
Here are examples of how to call this API in different programming languages:
curl -X GET \
"https://api.apiverve.com/v1/recipe?name=chicken fajitas" \
-H "X-API-Key: your_api_key_here"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);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)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
$ch = curl_init();
curl_setopt($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);
?>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))
}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:
X-API-Key: your_api_key_hereGraphQL 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.
POST https://api.apiverve.com/v1/graphqlquery {
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:
| Parameter | Type | Required | Location | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| name | string | Yes | query | The name of the recipe to get information about | chicken |
Response
The API returns responses in JSON, XML, and YAML formats:
Example Responses
{
"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"
]
}
]
}
}<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>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 sticksResponse Structure
All API responses follow a consistent structure with the following fields:
| Field | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| status | string | Indicates whether the request was successful ("ok") or failed ("error") | ok |
| error | string | null | Contains error message if status is "error", otherwise null | null |
| data | object | null | Contains the API response data if successful, otherwise null | {...} |
Response Data Fields
When the request is successful, the data object contains the following fields:
| Field | Type | Sample Value |
|---|---|---|
| count | number | 1 |
| recipes | array | [{"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 Name | Required | Example Value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-API-Key | Yes | your_api_key_here | Your APIVerve API key. Found in your dashboard under API Keys. |
| Accept | No | application/json | Specify response format: application/json (default), application/xml, or application/yaml |
| User-Agent | No | MyApp/1.0 | Identifies your application for analytics and debugging purposes |
| X-Request-ID | No | req_123456789 | Custom request identifier for tracking and debugging requests |
| Cache-Control | No | no-cache | Control 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:
Error Codes
The API uses standard HTTP status codes to indicate success or failure:
| Status Code | Message | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | OK | Request successful, data returned |
| 400 | Bad Request | Invalid request parameters or malformed request |
| 401 | Unauthorized | Missing or invalid API key |
| 403 | Forbidden | API key does not have permission for this endpoint |
| 429 | Too Many Requests | Rate limit exceeded, please slow down requests |
| 500 | Internal Server Error | Server error, please try again later |
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