Seed

The seed command populates a directory with example Cooklang recipes. It's perfect for getting started, learning the syntax, or setting up a demo.

Basic Usage

cook seed

This creates a collection of example recipes in the current directory.

What Gets Created

The seed command creates:

  • Example recipes – Various cuisines and complexity levels
  • Organized folders – Structured by meal type
  • Configuration files – Including aisle.conf for shopping lists
  • README – Documentation about the recipes
.
├── Breakfast/
│   ├── Easy Pancakes.cook
│   └── Mexican Style Burrito.cook
├── Dinners/
│   ├── Neapolitan Pizza.cook
│   ├── Pasta Carbonara.cook
│   └── Roast Chicken.cook
├── Shared/
│   ├── Pizza Dough.cook
│   ├── Tomato Sauce.cook
│   └── Guacamole.cook
├── config/
│   └── aisle.conf
└── README.md

Seeding Options

Current Directory

cook seed
# Creates recipes in current directory

Specific Directory

cook seed ~/my-recipes
# Creates recipes in ~/my-recipes

# Or
cook seed recipes/examples
# Creates recipes in recipes/examples

Creating Directory

If the directory doesn't exist, it will be created:

cook seed ~/new-cookbook
# Creates ~/new-cookbook and adds recipes

Example Recipes

The seed collection includes diverse recipes demonstrating Cooklang features:

Basic Recipes

Simple recipes for learning:

---
title: Easy Pancakes
servings: 4
---

Mix @flour{2%cups} with @milk{2%cups}.

Add @eggs{2} and whisk until smooth.

Cook on #pan for ~{2%minutes} per side.

Advanced Features

Recipes showcasing advanced features:

  • Timers – ~{30%minutes}
  • Equipment – #oven, #pot{large}
  • References – @./Pizza Dough.cook{}
  • Metadata – Servings, time, tags
  • Notes – Comments and variations

Recipe Categories

  • Breakfast – Quick morning meals
  • Dinners – Main courses
  • Desserts – Sweet treats
  • Shared – Components used in multiple recipes
  • Snacks – Quick bites

Learning from Examples

Understanding Syntax

Study the seed recipes to learn:

# View a simple recipe
cook recipe "Breakfast/Easy Pancakes"

# See how scaling works
cook recipe "Neapolitan Pizza:2"

# Check ingredient formatting
cook recipe "Sicilian-style Scottadito Lamb Chops" -f json | jq '.ingredients'

Practical Uses

Quick Start

For new users:

# Get started with Cooklang
mkdir my-cookbook && cd my-cookbook
cook seed
cook server --open

Common Patterns

Try Before You Buy

Test CookCLI features without affecting your recipes:

# Temporary playground
cd $(mktemp -d)
cook seed

# Experiment freely
cook recipe "*.cook"
cook shopping-list "*.cook"
cook doctor validate