Recipe Search

Search for recipes using a variety of filters

Use the recipeSearch query to find recipes that match the search query and a set of optional filters.

Available filters

• macroNutrientsRange -- to filter that search for recipes with the same amount of calories.

• dietaryTag -- to filter to search recipes by using a specific dietary tags.

• ingredients -- to filter to search recipes that contain one or more ingredients.

• cuisines -- to filter to search recipes by using a variety of cuisine names.

• mealTime -- to filter to search recipes by a determine meal time such as BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER, SNACK or TREAT_DESSERT

• hasinstructions -- to filter recipes that have instructions.

This query doesn't automatically filter out recipes that "break" a user's restrictions or program, but you may use the recipe's adherence field to do that. Alternatively, please refer to searchRecipeByNameOrIngredient.

Available Fields

Field	Type	Required	Description
query	String	False	Query string
dietaryTag	DietaryTag	False	Possible Values: VEGETARIAN, VEGAN, PLANT_BASED, DAIRY_FREE, GLUTEN_FREE
first	Int	False	Quantity of results
maxPrepTime	Int	False	Maximum preparation time in minutes. Filters out recipes with prep time longer than the value.
minPrepTime	Int	False	Minimum preparation time in minutes. Filters out recipes with prep time lower than the value.
tags	[String]	False	List of tags
mealTime	RecipeMealTime	False	Meal of the day. Possible Values:BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER, SNACK or TREAT_DESSERT
cuisines	[String]	False	List of cuisines. Check this list to see all the available cuisines.
numberOfIngredients	Int	False	Quantity of ingredients in the recipe
hasImage	Boolean	False	True if the recipe has an image
hasInstructions	Boolean	False	True if the recipe has instructions. Recipes "from the internet" do not have instructions.
Ingredients	Ingredients	False	List of ingredients
ingredientLines	String	False
macroNutrientsRange	MacroNutrientsRangeInput	False	Macro and micronutrient ranges
sourceUrlWorks	Boolean	False	True if the URL is working. Otherwise displays False. There are meal plans already created show recipes with URLs not working or invalid. This will help users to check recipes before rendering them to an external site.
filter	Food Filter	false	Object that filters food according to different criteria. Use this object to filter more than one mealTime and multiple Ingredients.
servingQuantity	Int	false	Filter by the number of servings a recipe yields.

Examples

Search by dietaryTag

Query

{
  recipeSearch(
    query: "pancakes"
    dietaryTag: GLUTEN_FREE
    first: 5
) {
    edges {
      node {
        name 
        id
        author
        tags
        isPurchasable
        sourceUrlWorks
      }
    }
  }
}

Response

{
  "data": {
    "recipeSearch": {
      "edges": [
        {
          "node": {
            "name": "Pancakes",
            "id": "UmVjaXBlOjlhN2NjYTU3LWE5NDEtNDAwYS1iY2JjLTM5MGY5NmU3Y2QzYg==",
            "author": "Dr. Joel Kahn",
            "tags": [
              "VEGETARIAN",
              "GLUTEN_FREE",
              "Breakfast"
            ],
            "isPurchasable": false,
            "sourceUrlWorks": false
          }
        },
        {
          "node": {
            "name": "Pancakes",
            "id": "UmVjaXBlOjUwZDNlMDE2LWYyNmYtNDczOS1hODIxLTg5NTEzZGJjMjZjZQ==",
            "author": "Hadia's Lebanese Cuisine",
            "tags": [
              "VEGETARIAN",
              "GLUTEN_FREE",
              "Breakfast"
            ],
            "isPurchasable": false,
            "sourceUrlWorks": true
          }
        },
        {
          "node": {
            "name": "Pancakes",
            "id": "UmVjaXBlOjEwMjBmNGI5LTRmZGQtNGY4YS1iYjc1LTIyNDhhNzgzYWFkNA==",
            "author": "Food.com",
            "tags": [
              "VEGETARIAN",
              "GLUTEN_FREE",
              "Breakfast"
            ],
            "isPurchasable": false,
            "sourceUrlWorks": true
          }
        },
        {
          "node": {
            "name": "Golden Pancakes",
            "id": "UmVjaXBlOjM3OTNlZTdjLTcyOTMtNDA3Mi05Zjk0LTBmNmFmZWQyYjBlMA==",
            "author": "Food52",
            "tags": [
              "VEGETARIAN",
              "GLUTEN_FREE",
              "Breakfast"
            ],
            "isPurchasable": false,
            "sourceUrlWorks": true
          }
        },
        {
          "node": {
            "name": "Quinoa Pancakes",
            "id": "UmVjaXBlOjNiOWM1YjFkLWYzYTItNDYwMy04OWYzLWI5Yjc3OGJmNjgzMA==",
            "author": "Lively Table",
            "tags": [
              "VEGETARIAN",
              "DAIRY_FREE",
              "GLUTEN_FREE",
              "Breakfast"
            ],
            "isPurchasable": false,
            "sourceUrlWorks": true
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

Search by Macro Nutrients Ranges

Query

{
  recipeSearch(
    query: "salad",
    macroNutrientsRange: {
    	calories: {gte:100, lte:300},
    	proteinCalories: {gte:100, lte:200},
  		fatCalories: {gte:50, lte:200},
  		carbsCalories: {gte:30, lte:150},
      protein: {gte:20, lte:200}
    }
    first:3) {
    edges {
      node {
        id
        name
        nutrientsPerServing {
          calories
          protein
          fat
          carbs
          omega3
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

Response

{
  "data": {
    "recipeSearch": {
      "edges": [
        {
          "node": {
            "id": "UmVjaXBlOjNhOGQ5NTcwLTAxYzgtNDFhZS04YTMyLTIxZTYxYmIwMGRiMQ==",
            "name": "Turkey Taco Salad",
            "nutrientsPerServing": {
              "calories": 264.17,
              "protein": 26.86,
              "fat": 5.81,
              "carbs": 26.12,
              "omega3": 0.03
            }
          }
        },
        {
          "node": {
            "id": "UmVjaXBlOjM4YWY2YWY0LWQ5NTItNDhlYy1hNDQyLTRhODczNmYwYzc0Ng==",
            "name": "Chili Chicken Salad",
            "nutrientsPerServing": {
              "calories": 228.56,
              "protein": 26.34,
              "fat": 5.74,
              "carbs": 17.88,
              "omega3": 0.02
            }
          }
        },
        {
          "node": {
            "id": "UmVjaXBlOjA0MDU5Y2YyLTk1OTYtNDBhMy1hOWFkLWI3MzBlMzJlYjExYQ==",
            "name": "Blackened Shrimp Salad",
            "nutrientsPerServing": {
              "calories": 242.14,
              "protein": 32.15,
              "fat": 6.58,
              "carbs": 13.59,
              "omega3": 1.15
            }
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

Search by Ingredients

Query

{
  recipeSearch(query: "milk", ingredients: ["banana"]) {
    edges {
      node {
        name
        ingredients {
          name
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

Response

{
  "data": {
    "recipeSearch": {
      "edges": [
        {
          "node": {
            "name": "Monkey Milk",
            "ingredients": [
              {
                "name": "ripe banana"
              },
              {
                "name": "bananas"
              },
              {
                "name": "vanilla yogurt"
              },
              {
                "name": "milk"
              },
              {
                "name": "honey"
              },
              {
                "name": "ice cubes"
              }
            ]
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

Search by Cuisine

Query

{
  recipeSearch(query: "Taco" cuisines: "Mexican") {
    edges {
      node {
        name
        cuisines
      }
    }
  }
}

Results

{
  "data": {
    "recipeSearch": {
      "edges": [
        {
          "node": {
            "name": "Taco Stuffed Avocados Aka “Avo-Tacos”",
            "cuisines": [
              "Mexican"
            ]
          }
        },
        {
          "node": {
            "name": "Taco Stuffed Avocados Aka “Avo-Tacos”",
            "cuisines": [
              "Mexican"
            ]
          }
        },
        {
          "node": {
            "name": "Taco Salad",
            "cuisines": [
              "Mexican"
            ]
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

Search with multiple filters and no query string

Query

 {
  recipeSearch(
    dietaryTag: GLUTEN_FREE
    mealTime: LUNCH
    hasInstructions: true
    macroNutrientsRange: {
      calories: { gte: 100, lte: 500 }
      proteinCalories: { gte: 100, lte: 500 }
      fatCalories: { gte: 50, lte: 500 }
      carbsCalories: { gte: 30, lte: 500 }
      protein: { gte: 20, lte: 200 }
    }
    first: 5
  ) {
    edges {
      node {
        id
        name
        author
        tags
        cuisines
        nutrientsPerServing {
          calories
          protein
          fat
          carbs
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

Results

{
  "data": {
    "recipeSearch": {
      "edges": [
        {
          "node": {
            "id": "UmVjaXBlOmFiMmIzNTFmLTZmNWItNDEwOS1iODA3LTM1OGZhOTVkYjgyNQ==",
            "name": "Veggie Lasagna",
            "author": "Dr. Joel Kahn",
            "tags": [
              "VEGETARIAN",
              "GLUTEN_FREE",
              "Dinner",
              "PLANT_BASED",
              "DAIRY_FREE",
              "VEGAN"
            ],
            "cuisines": [],
            "nutrientsPerServing": {
              "calories": 455.24,
              "protein": 35.86,
              "fat": 8.59,
              "carbs": 58.62
            }
          }
        },
        {
          "node": {
            "id": "UmVjaXBlOmZmOTllZjY5LTY4MjEtNDU5Ny1iOGI1LWUxOTk3ODMzN2QxNA==",
            "name": "Smoked Mackerel Salad With Fennel And Apple",
            "author": "Suggestic",
            "tags": [
              "Salad",
              "GLUTEN_FREE",
              "DAIRY_FREE"
            ],
            "cuisines": [],
            "nutrientsPerServing": {
              "calories": 468.78,
              "protein": 37.02,
              "fat": 10.13,
              "carbs": 57.37
            }
          }
        },
        {
          "node": {
            "id": "UmVjaXBlOmVmNzBhNTY2LWY5NzctNGI2MS1iMzdiLTBjMzQ2NWZmYTFjOA==",
            "name": "Shallot Lime Marinated Flank Steak",
            "author": "J.J. Virgin",
            "tags": [
              "Dinner",
              "GLUTEN_FREE",
              "DAIRY_FREE"
            ],
            "cuisines": [],
            "nutrientsPerServing": {
              "calories": 323.06,
              "protein": 32.04,
              "fat": 17.4,
              "carbs": 9.58
            }
          }
        },
        {
          "node": {
            "id": "UmVjaXBlOmFjOGFkOGE5LTk4NTYtNGU2MS1hZTNkLTMyNmE0ZTMxNDZmZQ==",
            "name": "Taj’S Chicken Tenders",
            "author": "J.J. Virgin",
            "tags": [
              "Appetizer",
              "GLUTEN_FREE",
              "DAIRY_FREE"
            ],
            "cuisines": [],
            "nutrientsPerServing": {
              "calories": 309.92,
              "protein": 30.22,
              "fat": 7.52,
              "carbs": 30.33
            }
          }
        },
        {
          "node": {
            "id": "UmVjaXBlOmQ0ZTQ0NTNhLTQyODgtNDE5OS1hZjMwLTNlY2RkYTkyYWVhZg==",
            "name": "Tuna-Stuffed Tomato",
            "author": "Suggestic",
            "tags": [
              "Salad",
              "GLUTEN_FREE",
              "DAIRY_FREE"
            ],
            "cuisines": [],
            "nutrientsPerServing": {
              "calories": 484.66,
              "protein": 27.3,
              "fat": 32.99,
              "carbs": 19.64
            }
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

Search for more than one mealtime at the same time

The following example searches for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner recipes.

Query

{
  recipeSearch(
    filter: {
      must: [{ mealTime: BREAKFAST }, { mealTime: LUNCH }, { mealTime: DINNER }]
    }
  ) {
    edges {
      node {
        id
        name
        ingredients {
          name
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

Response

{
  "data": {
    "recipeSearch": {
      "edges": [
        {
          "node": {
            "id": "UmVjaXBlOjI2NDAwYzExLTEyNWQtNDc4Mi1iODNjLTZjNzQ5MjNhZTlhYg==",
            "name": "Turkey And Veggie Wrap",
            "ingredients": [
              {
                "name": "Yellow bell pepper"
              },
              {
                "name": "Baby spinach"
              },
              {
                "name": "Olive oil"
              },
              {
                "name": "Turkey breast"
              },
              {
                "name": "Brown rice tortilla"
              },
              {
                "name": "Rosemary"
              },
              {
                "name": "Onion"
              },
              {
                "name": "Lemon juice"
              }
            ]
          }
        },
        {
          "node": {
            "id": "UmVjaXBlOjYwYWM3NzA1LTBmNGEtNDVlMS04MGEwLWZlMTlmM2ExMWMzOA==",
            "name": "Spicy Black Bean And Quinoa Burritos",
            "ingredients": [
              {
                "name": "Cilantro"
              },
              {
                "name": "Corn"
              },
              {
                "name": "Salt"
              },
              {
                "name": "Orange bell pepper"
              },
              {
                "name": "Chili powder"
              },
              {
                "name": "Garlic"
              },
              {
                "name": "Water"
              },
              {
                "name": "Black beans"
              },
              {
                "name": "Roma tomatoes"
              },
              {
                "name": "Tortillas"
              },
              {
                "name": "Red onion"
              },
              {
                "name": "Cumin"
              },
              {
                "name": "Chipotle powder"
              },
              {
                "name": "Quinoa"
              }
            ]
          }
        },
        {
          "node": {
            "id": "UmVjaXBlOmE0NDY2NmViLWY1YjEtNDhiNS1hNDJhLWZmYTBlMjk4MTA1Yg==",
            "name": "Mint Frittata",
            "ingredients": [
              {
                "name": "Eggs"
              },
              {
                "name": "Parmesan cheese"
              },
              {
                "name": "Salt"
              },
              {
                "name": "Black pepper"
              },
              {
                "name": "Olive oil"
              },
              {
                "name": "Onion"
              },
              {
                "name": "Mint leaves"
              }
            ]
          }
        },
        {
          "node": {
            "id": "UmVjaXBlOmZiYTZkYTBiLWRkYTEtNGUyYS1hODQ2LWZmNWEwYTUzYzMzOA==",
            "name": "Guacamole-Manchego Quesadillas With Salad",
            "ingredients": [
              {
                "name": "Flour tortillas"
              },
              {
                "name": "Vinaigrette dressing"
              },
              {
                "name": "Guacamole"
              },
              {
                "name": "Salad"
              },
              {
                "name": "Manchego cheese"
              }
            ]
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

The following is a recursive example in which the recipes are searched by fish or spicy recipes and breakfast as a mealtime.

Query

{
  recipeSearch(
    filter: {
      should: [
        { name: "fish" }
        { must: [{ name: "spicy" }, { mealTime: BREAKFAST }] }
      ]
    }
  ) {
    edges {
      node {
        id
        name
      }
    }
  }
}

Result

{
  "data": {
    "recipeSearch": {
      "edges": [
        {
          "node": {
            "id": "UmVjaXBlOmJlZWNhMjEwLTFlOWQtNDgyNy1hZDZjLTljMmUyOTI1ZDgwYg==",
            "name": "Easy Pita Lunch Ideas"
          }
        },
        {
          "node": {
            "id": "UmVjaXBlOjhiNmNkYmNkLTk3MzAtNDQ2Ni1iNGJiLWNlNzZhMTMxZGFmYQ==",
            "name": "Chile-Cumin Lamb Meatballs With Yogurt And Cucumber"
          }
        },
        {