Recipe Book Web Interface

In this project, you'll build a Recipe Book Web Interface using HTML and CSS. This project introduces learners to advanced layout concepts like CSS Grid, Flexbox, and hover effects, while also covering the use of images and responsive design.

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🔍 Project Overview

Purpose:

Create a visually appealing web interface that displays recipes with images, descriptions, and a detailed recipe view. This interface can be expanded with JavaScript later for dynamic features.

Main Features:

1. Recipe Cards Grid for displaying multiple recipes.
2. Hover Effects to highlight recipes.
3. Responsive Design to ensure the layout works on different screen sizes.

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🗂️ File Structure

recipe-book/
│-- index.html
│-- styles.css
└-- images/
    │-- recipe1.jpg
    │-- recipe2.jpg
    │-- recipe3.jpg

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• Key Techniques:
  • Border Radius: Rounded corners for a modern look.
  • Box Shadow: Adds depth to cards.
  • Transition Effects: Smooth hover effects on transform and box-shadow.
  • Object Fit: Ensures images cover the area without distortion.

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📌 5. Hover Effects

.recipe-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0px 6px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

• Explanation:
  • Transform: Slightly lifts the card on hover.
  • Box Shadow: Increases the shadow for a "pop-out" effect.

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📌 6. Footer Styling

.footer {
  background-color: #333;
  color: white;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 10px 0;
  position: relative;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

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🌐 Concepts Taught

1. CSS Grid:

   • Dynamic grid layouts with responsive behavior.

2. Flexibility and Responsiveness:

   • grid-template-columns with auto-fit allows the design to adjust to different screen widths.

3. Card Design:

   • Creating reusable, aesthetically pleasing cards with images and text.

4. Hover Effects:

   • Adding subtle animations to improve user experience.

5. Box Shadows and Borders:

   • Enhancing depth and visual hierarchy.

6. Semantic HTML:

   • Using meaningful tags like header, section, and footer.

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🛠️ Enhancements and Next Steps

1. Add JavaScript:

   • Implement a search bar to filter recipes by name.
   • Add a modal to display detailed recipes.

2. Responsive Design:

   • Use media queries to fine-tune the layout for smaller devices.

3. Animations:

   • Add subtle animations when loading the page or interacting with the cards.

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