Cookbook Skill — Recipe Search
Overview
This skill searches a Markdown recipe database (recipes.md) built from two sources:
| Source | Focus |
|---|---|
| 101 Cookbooks | Vegetarian recipes (soups, salads, pasta, mains, burgers, snacks) |
| Omnivore's Cookbook | Chinese how-to guides, stir-fries, noodles, rice, soups, sauces |
Database File
Location (relative to this skill):
recipes.md
Search Procedure
Step 1 — Read the Database
Read recipes.md with the read tool:
file_path: .openclaw\workspace\skills\cookbook\recipes.md
Step 2 — Parse & Match
Search the loaded content for recipes matching the user's query. Match against:
- Title — exact and partial keyword matches
- Brief — ingredient and technique mentions
- Source — filter to 101cookbooks or omnivorescookbook if user specifies
- Category — soups, salads, pasta, mains, burgers, stir-fry, noodles, rice, how-tos, sauces, etc.
Step 3 — Present Results
Return matched recipes as a formatted list:
### [Recipe Title](URL)
> Brief description of the recipe.
If more than 8 matches: show the top 8 most relevant, offer to show more. If no matches: say so clearly and suggest related categories.
Example Queries & Behavior
| User says | Action |
|---|---|
| "find a chickpea recipe" | Search briefs & titles for "chickpea" |
| "vegetarian soup ideas" | Filter 101cookbooks section, category Soups |
| "how do I make dumplings" | Match how-to guides for "dumpling" |
| "stir fry vegetables" | Return stir-fry category from Omnivore's |
| "quick 20-minute dinner" | Match briefs mentioning "quick", "20-minute", "fast" |
| "noodle recipes" | Return all noodle & pasta entries |
| "Chinese cooking basics" | Return all Omnivore's how-to guides |
Formatting Rules
- Always include clickable URL links
- Show source site in parentheses: (101 Cookbooks) or (Omnivore's Cookbook)
- Group results by category when multiple categories match
- For how-to guides, label them with 📖 Guide badge
- For recipes, use 🍽️ Recipe badge
Updating the Database
To add new recipes, append entries to recipes.md following the existing table format:
| Title | Brief description of the recipe. | https://url-to-recipe |
To add a new source section, create a new ## Source: heading with category subsections.