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Hi, I'm Dehya Qalbi

Full-Stack Developer • Food Enthusiast • Building useful tools for everyday life

🍳 Why I Built This

I love cooking, but sometimes finding the right recipe based on what's in my kitchen was challenging. Most recipe apps either required paid subscriptions or didn't let me search by ingredients I already have.

So I built Recipe Explorer — a free, simple tool that helps you:

  • Browse ingredients by category (Meat, Seafood, Vegetables, etc.)
  • Find recipes based on ingredients you have
  • View complete recipes with instructions and videos
  • Search for specific ingredients or meals instantly

Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting out, I hope this app makes cooking more enjoyable and helps you discover new recipes!

Built with ❤️ for food lovers, by a developer who loves to cook.

🛠️ Tech Stack

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Next.js 16
App Router
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TypeScript
Type-safe
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Tailwind CSS
v4
Vercel
Deployment

✨ Features

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Ingredient Categories
Meat, Seafood, Vegetables, Fruits & more
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Smart Search
Find recipes by ingredient
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Video Tutorials
YouTube videos embedded
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Responsive Design
Desktop, tablet, mobile
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100% Free
No account required
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Open Source
Contribute on GitHub

📡 Data Source

This app uses the TheMealDB API — a free, open-source database of meals and recipes from around the world.

Visit TheMealDB →

🤝 Let's Connect

I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, collaborating on open-source projects, or just chatting about technology and food!