CookingBlog

A delicious collection of recipes to share and explore!

This repository houses a Node.js application that showcases a variety of cooking recipes, powered by MongoDB, Express, and EJS. Dive in to discover culinary delights and share your own creations!

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/CookingBlog.git

2. Install dependencies:

   cd CookingBlog
   npm install

3. Create a .env file:

   • Create a file named .env in the root directory of the project.

   • Add the following environment variables, replacing placeholders with your MongoDB connection details:

     MONGODB_URI = mongodb+srv://<username>:<password>@cluster0.6m5cz.mongodb.net/Recipes?retryWrites=true&w=majority
     

4. Import data (optional):

   • If you want to import the provided recipe data, navigate to the MongoDB Data folder and follow the instructions within to populate your MongoDB database.

5. Start the application:

   npm start

Usage

• Once the application is running, access it in your web browser at http://localhost:3000 (or the specified port).
• Explore the recipes, add new ones, and share your culinary experiences!

Technologies Used

• Node.js
• MongoDB
• Express
• EJS

Contributing

Feel free to contribute to this project by adding new recipes, features, or enhancements!

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.