Overview
This workflow automates the creation of a weekly dinner meal plan by integrating with the Mealie recipe platform. Scheduled to run every Friday at 8pm, it fetches a selection of recipes and compiles a randomized meal plan for the upcoming week.
Key Features
- Automated Scheduling: Triggers every Friday evening to ensure timely meal planning.
- Recipe Integration: Connects to Mealie via HTTP requests to retrieve a diverse set of recipes.
- Randomization: Utilizes custom code to generate a varied meal plan each week.
- Manual Testing: Includes a manual trigger for workflow testing and configuration adjustments.
Benefits
- Time Savings: Eliminates manual meal planning, freeing up valuable time for users.
- Consistency: Ensures a regular, structured approach to weekly meal preparation.
- Customization: Easily adaptable to dietary preferences or family needs.
Use Cases
- Family Meal Planning: Households seeking to streamline weekly dinner decisions.
- Health & Wellness: Individuals aiming for balanced, pre-planned meals.
- Content Creators: Food bloggers or nutritionists sharing weekly meal plans with their audience.
Integrations & Processes
- Mealie API: Central to recipe retrieval and meal plan generation.
- n8n Automation: Orchestrates scheduling, data fetching, and plan assembly seamlessly.
