Recipes Collection

A repository of family recipes that can be updated, modified, forked, or branched to create delicious variants. This site is built using MkDocs to display recipes in an organized, searchable format.

Project Structure

Recipes are organized by category in the docs directory:

• appetizers: Dips, starters, and small bites
• breakfast: Morning meals and brunch items
• dessert: Sweet treats and confections
• dinner: Main courses and entrees
• gluten_free: Recipes without gluten
• sauces: Dressings, sauces, and condiments
• side_dishes: Accompaniments and side dishes
• smoked_foods: Smoked and cured recipes

Adding a Recipe

To add a new recipe:

1. Create a markdown (.md) file in the appropriate category folder
2. Use a clear, descriptive name for the file (e.g., Chocolate Chip Cookies.md)
3. Follow the recipe template format below

Recipe Template

# Recipe Name

## Description
A brief description of the dish, its origins, or special notes.

## Ingredients
- 2 cups ingredient one
- 1 tsp ingredient two
- 3 tbsp ingredient three

## Instructions
1. First step in the process
2. Second step in the process
3. Continue with numbered steps

## Notes (optional)
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 45 minutes
- Serves: 4 people
- Any substitutions or variations

Markdown Guide

Markdown formatting reference:

# Main Heading

## Subheading

### Smaller Heading

- Bulleted list item
- Another bullet point

1. Numbered list item
2. Second numbered item

*Italic text*
**Bold text**

[Link text](https://example.com)

> Blockquote for notes or tips

Running the Site Locally

1. Install the requirements: pip install -r requirements.txt
2. Run the development server: mkdocs serve
3. Open your browser to http://127.0.0.1:8000/

Deploying the Site

Use the included deploy script: python deploy.py