# 🥘 Recipe Finder Web App

A modern and intelligent recipe search web app that allows users to discover delicious meals based on **cuisine**, **diet**, **nutrients**, and more. Built with a full-stack architecture — React frontend, Express backend, and MongoDB database integration.

> ✅ Live Demo: https://earnest-biscochitos-b56c64.netlify.app/
> 📁 Backend Repo (if separate): [Add Render or backend repo link]  

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## 🚀 Features

- 🔍 **Smart Search** — Filter by cuisine, diet type, nutrient focus (e.g., protein, calories, iron, etc.)
- 💾 **Favorites** — Save recipes you love and access them when logged in
- 👤 **Authentication** — Secure login and user management using Clerk
- 🎨 **Responsive UI** — Fully mobile-friendly design using Tailwind CSS
- 🪄 **Confetti Effects** — Celebrate actions like adding favorites (with AI-generated effects)
- 🌍 **Deployed** — Frontend hosted on Netlify and backend on Render

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## 🛠️ Tech Stack

### Frontend
- ⚛️ React + Vite
- 🎨 Tailwind CSS
- 🔐 Clerk for authentication
- 🌍 Deployed via **Netlify**

### Backend
- 🧠 Node.js + Express.js
- 💾 MongoDB Atlas (cloud DB)
- ⚙️ Hosted on **Render**