Tasty Trending Recipes Actor Documentation ## Overview This Apify actor scrapes trending recipe meals from Tasty.co, one of the world's largest food-focused digital platforms. It enables developers, food enthusiasts, and researchers to programmatically access Tasty's extensive recipe database through a simple API interface. ## Features - Search through thousands of trending Tasty.co recipes - Retrieve detailed recipe information including ingredients, instructions, and nutritional data - Support for pagination to handle large result sets - Easy integration with other applications and workflows - Efficient data extraction with rate limiting and error handling ## Input Parameters | Parameter | Type | Default | Description | |-----------|------|---------|-------------| | limit | string | "7" | Number of trending recipes to return | ## Usage Examples ### Basic Usage javascript const input = { "limit": "12" }; ## Output Format The actor returns data in JSON format with the following structure: json { "count": 25, "items": [ { "id": 9150, "name": "Brazilian Cheese Bread", "position": null, "slug": "brazilian-cheese-bread", "url": "https://tasty.co/recipe/brazilian-cheese-bread", "credits": [ { "is_verified": false, "name": "Sarah Banh", "picture_url": "", "type": "internal", "user_id": null } ], "thumbnail_alt_text": "", "type": "recipe", "compilations": [], "times": { "cook_time": { "minutes": 15, "display": "15 minutes", "iso": "PT15M" }, "prep_time": { "minutes": 10, "display": "10 minutes", "iso": "PT10M" }, "total_time": { "minutes": 25, "display": "25 minutes", "iso": "PT25M" } }, "thumbnail_url": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/thumbnailer-prod-us-east-1/video-api/assets/513141.jpg", "thumb_standard": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/thumbnailer-prod-us-east-1/video-api/assets/513141.jpg?output-format=auto&output-quality=60&resize=300:*", "thumb_big": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/thumbnailer-prod-us-east-1/video-api/assets/513141.jpg?output-format=auto&output-quality=60&resize=600:*", "thumb_dblbig": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/thumbnailer-prod-us-east-1/video-api/assets/513141.jpg?output-quality=100&resize=900:*", "tags": [ "brazilian", "gluten_free", "vegetarian", "under_30_minutes", "breakfast", "brunch", "baking", "blender", "bakery_goods", "bread", "breads_pastries", "eggs", "dairy" ], "aspect_ratio": "9:16" }, { "id": 176, "name": "General Tso’s Chicken", "position": 1, "slug": "general-tsos-chicken", "url": "https://tasty.co/recipe/general-tsos-chicken", "credits": [ { "is_verified": false, "name": "Michael Price", "picture_url": "", "type": "internal", "user_id": null } ], "thumbnail_alt_text": "", "type": "recipe", "compilations": [ 556 ], "times": { "cook_time": { "minutes": 20, "display": "20 minutes", "iso": "PT20M" }, "prep_time": { "minutes": 40, "display": "40 minutes", "iso": "PT40M" }, "total_time": { "minutes": 60, "display": "1 hr", "iso": "PT1H" } }, "thumbnail_url": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/e2eee87fc26141c09d07ca7c57edcdb3/BFV11676_EasyGeneralTsosChicken-ThumbTextless1080.jpg", "thumb_standard": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/e2eee87fc26141c09d07ca7c57edcdb3/BFV11676_EasyGeneralTsosChicken-ThumbTextless1080.jpg?output-format=auto&output-quality=60&resize=300:*", "thumb_big": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/e2eee87fc26141c09d07ca7c57edcdb3/BFV11676_EasyGeneralTsosChicken-ThumbTextless1080.jpg?output-format=auto&output-quality=60&resize=600:*", "thumb_dblbig": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/e2eee87fc26141c09d07ca7c57edcdb3/BFV11676_EasyGeneralTsosChicken-ThumbTextless1080.jpg?output-quality=100&resize=900:*", "tags": [ "chinese", "comfort_food", "dairy_free", "dinner", "kid_friendly", "deep_fry", "weeknight", "dutch_oven", "stove_top", "one_pot_or_pan", "special_occasion", "pyrex", "saute_pan", "spatula", "tongs", "chefs_knife", "cutting_board", "liquid_measuring_cup", "dry_measuring_cups", "measuring_spoons", "mixing_bowl", "spider", "under_45_minutes", "under_1_hour", "meal", "difficulty", "asian", "chicken", "stir_fry", "gluten", "soy", "chicken", "budget" ], "aspect_ratio": "1:1" }, { "id": 208, "name": "Cheesy Chicken And Broccoli Pasta", "position": 2, "slug": "cheesy-chicken-and-broccoli-pasta", "url": "https://tasty.co/recipe/cheesy-chicken-and-broccoli-pasta", "credits": [ { "is_verified": false, "name": null, "picture_url": "", "type": "internal", "user_id": null } ], "thumbnail_alt_text": "", "type": "recipe", "compilations": [ 980, 1326, 2604, 3374 ], "times": { "cook_time": { "minutes": 30, "display": "30 minutes", "iso": "PT30M" }, "prep_time": { "minutes": 10, "display": "10 minutes", "iso": "PT10M" }, "total_time": { "minutes": 40, "display": "40 minutes", "iso": "PT40M" } }, "thumbnail_url": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/2de9ee0b60944ff6a0dc73aee761c061/BFV6664_CheesyChickenAndBroccoliPasta_FBthumbB1080sq.jpg", "thumb_standard": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/2de9ee0b60944ff6a0dc73aee761c061/BFV6664_CheesyChickenAndBroccoliPasta_FBthumbB1080sq.jpg?output-format=auto&output-quality=60&resize=300:*", "thumb_big": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/2de9ee0b60944ff6a0dc73aee761c061/BFV6664_CheesyChickenAndBroccoliPasta_FBthumbB1080sq.jpg?output-format=auto&output-quality=60&resize=600:*", "thumb_dblbig": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/2de9ee0b60944ff6a0dc73aee761c061/BFV6664_CheesyChickenAndBroccoliPasta_FBthumbB1080sq.jpg?output-quality=100&resize=900:*", "tags": [ "north_american", "italian", "comfort_food", "healthy", "easy", "dinner", "kid_friendly", "weeknight", "fusion", "stove_top", "meal_prep", "one_pot_or_pan", "pan_fry", "sauce_pan", "wooden_spoon", "chefs_knife", "cutting_board", "liquid_measuring_cup", "dry_measuring_cups", "measuring_spoons", "mccormick_easy_dinner", "under_45_minutes", "under_1_hour", "high_protein", "high_fiber", "meal", "chicken", "pasta", "gluten", "dairy", "chicken" ], "aspect_ratio": "1:1" }, { "id": 7450, "name": "Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup", "position": 3, "slug": "easy-broccoli-cheddar-soup", "url": "https://tasty.co/recipe/easy-broccoli-cheddar-soup", "credits": [ { "is_verified": false, "name": "Andrea Linton", "picture_url": "", "type": "community", "user_id": null } ], "thumbnail_alt_text": "", "type": "recipe", "compilations": [], "times": { "cook_time": { "minutes": 20, "display": "20 minutes", "iso": "PT20M" }, "prep_time": { "minutes": 10, "display": "10 minutes", "iso": "PT10M" }, "total_time": { "minutes": 30, "display": "30 minutes", "iso": "PT30M" } }, "thumbnail_url": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/tasty-app-user-assets-prod-us-east-1/recipes/598bb95dce5641afb9e257dc3d6cf7f9.png", "thumb_standard": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/tasty-app-user-assets-prod-us-east-1/recipes/598bb95dce5641afb9e257dc3d6cf7f9.png?output-format=auto&output-quality=60&resize=300:*", "thumb_big": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/tasty-app-user-assets-prod-us-east-1/recipes/598bb95dce5641afb9e257dc3d6cf7f9.png?output-format=auto&output-quality=60&resize=600:*", "thumb_dblbig": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/tasty-app-user-assets-prod-us-east-1/recipes/598bb95dce5641afb9e257dc3d6cf7f9.png?output-quality=100&resize=900:*", "tags": [ "comfort_food", "healthy", "vegetarian", "easy", "under_30_minutes", "dinner", "kid_friendly", "lunch", "steam", "weeknight", "winter", "stove_top", "meal_prep", "one_pot_or_pan", "under_45_minutes", "under_1_hour", "meal", "difficulty", "soups", "gluten", "dairy", "budget" ], "aspect_ratio": "16:9" }, { "id": 1029, "name": "Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry", "position": 4, "slug": "honey-garlic-shrimp-stir-fry", "url": "https://tasty.co/recipe/honey-garlic-shrimp-stir-fry", "credits": [ { "is_verified": false, "name": "Robin Broadfoot", "picture_url": "", "type": "internal", "user_id": null } ], "thumbnail_alt_text": "", "type": "recipe", "compilations": [ 2645, 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"low_calorie", "high_protein", "low_fat", "asian", "stir_fry", "shellfish", "gluten", "soy", "seafood", "budget" ], "aspect_ratio": "1:1" }, { "id": 9113, "name": "Onion Boil Pasta", "position": 5, "slug": "onion-boil-pasta", "url": "https://tasty.co/recipe/onion-boil-pasta", "credits": [ { "is_verified": true, "name": "Ivanna Lopez Guajardo", "picture_url": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/AAcHTtcS5RtJFFWgLr18rpLNE1QfRHGnjTdDFAnzTUvuNNmozw=s96-c", "type": "internal", "user_id": 22266775 } ], "thumbnail_alt_text": "", "type": "recipe", "compilations": [], "times": { "cook_time": { "minutes": 60, "display": "1 hr", "iso": "PT1H" }, "prep_time": { "minutes": 10, "display": "10 minutes", "iso": "PT10M" }, "total_time": { "minutes": 70, "display": "1 hr 10 min", "iso": "PT1H10M" } }, "thumbnail_url": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/thumbnailer-prod-us-east-1/video-api/assets/509294.jpg", "thumb_standard": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/thumbnailer-prod-us-east-1/video-api/assets/509294.jpg?output-format=auto&output-quality=60&resize=300:*", "thumb_big": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/thumbnailer-prod-us-east-1/video-api/assets/509294.jpg?output-format=auto&output-quality=60&resize=600:*", "thumb_dblbig": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/thumbnailer-prod-us-east-1/video-api/assets/509294.jpg?output-quality=100&resize=900:*", "tags": [ "easy", "dinner", "lunch", "blender", "dutch_oven", "microwave", "meal", "pasta", "gluten", "dairy" ], "aspect_ratio": "9:16" }, { "id": 788, "name": "3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies", "position": 6, "slug": "3-ingredient-peanut-butter-cookies", "url": "https://tasty.co/recipe/3-ingredient-peanut-butter-cookies", "credits": [ { "is_verified": false, "name": "Adam Bianchi", "picture_url": "", "type": "internal", "user_id": null } ], "thumbnail_alt_text": "", "type": "recipe", "compilations": [ 664, 815, 831, 976, 1527, 1585, 1740, 2350, 2505, 2780, 3238 ], "times": { "cook_time": { "minutes": 10, "display": "10 minutes", "iso": "PT10M" }, "prep_time": { "minutes": 10, "display": "10 minutes", "iso": "PT10M" }, "total_time": { "minutes": 20, "display": "20 minutes", "iso": "PT20M" } }, "thumbnail_url": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/334c9eee7f37412fba5111e291dd6cb1/YT_Thumb.jpg", "thumb_standard": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/334c9eee7f37412fba5111e291dd6cb1/YT_Thumb.jpg?output-format=auto&output-quality=60&resize=300:*", "thumb_big": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/334c9eee7f37412fba5111e291dd6cb1/YT_Thumb.jpg?output-format=auto&output-quality=60&resize=600:*", "thumb_dblbig": "https://img.buzzfeed.com/video-api-prod/assets/334c9eee7f37412fba5111e291dd6cb1/YT_Thumb.jpg?output-quality=100&resize=900:*", "tags": [ "north_american", "dairy_free", "gluten_free", "low_carb", "5_ingredients_or_less", "easy", "under_30_minutes", "desserts", "kid_friendly", "snacks", "baking", "party", "indulgent_sweets", "bakery_goods", "oven_mitts", "pyrex", "whisk", "baking_pan", "cooling_rack", "dry_measuring_cups", "mixing_bowl", "holiday_cookie_recipe", "walmart_holiday_bundle", "budget_four", "shoppable_recipes_seasonal_desserts", "under_45_minutes", "under_1_hour", "low_calorie", "low_sugar", "cookies", "eggs", "peanuts", "halal" ], "aspect_ratio": "1:1" } ] } ## Use Cases - Recipe aggregation websites and apps - Meal planning services - Food bloggers and content creators - Nutritional analysis tools - Restaurant menu inspiration - Dietary requirement filtering ## Installation & Setup 1. Create an Apify account at apify.com 2. Navigate to the Apify Console 3. Search for "Tasty Recipes Search Actor" 4. Click "Try Actor" ## Running the Actor ### Via Apify Console 1. Open the actor in Apify Console 2. Configure input parameters 3. Click "Run" ### Via API bash curl --request POST \ --url https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/[ACTOR_NAME]/runs?token=[YOUR_API_TOKEN] \ --header 'content-type: application/json' \ --data '{ "query": "chicken", "page": "1", "perPage": "20" }' ## Best Practices - Use specific search terms for better results - Implement pagination for large data sets - Consider rate limiting for bulk requests - Cache results when appropriate - Handle error responses gracefully ## Error Handling The actor implements robust error handling for common scenarios: - Invalid input parameters - Network connectivity issues - Rate limiting responses - Invalid or empty search results ## Limitations - Maximum 100 results per page - Rate limiting applies to prevent server overload - Some premium recipes might not be accessible - Search results depend on Tasty.co's content availability ## Support For issues and feature requests, please: Contact support at pintoflowpt@gmail.com ## Keywords recipes, tasty, food scraping, recipe api, cooking, meal planning, food data, web scraping, apify actor, tasty.co, recipe search, food database, cooking api, recipe crawler, food scraper ## Related Projects - https://apify.com/pintostudio/tasty-search - https://apify.com/pintostudio/tasty-meals - https://apify.com/pintostudio/tasty-ingredients ## Tasty.co Enthusiast 🍳 Passionate about exploring the culinary world through Tasty's innovative recipes and cooking videos. I love their bite-sized recipe formats and creative food hacks that make cooking accessible and fun. ### What I Love About Tasty * Their signature overhead cooking videos that revolutionized food content * The diverse range of recipes spanning global cuisines * Their handy meal prep guides and kitchen organization tips * The vibrant community of home cooks sharing their Tasty-inspired creations ### Favorite Recipe Categories * One-Pot Wonders: Perfect for busy weeknights * Budget-Friendly Meals: Delicious without breaking the bank * Weekend Baking Projects: From cookies to complex pastries * Party Food & Appetizers: Crowd-pleasing favorites * Healthy Meal Prep: Nutritious and convenient options ### Kitchen Tips & Tricks * Master knife skills through their detailed tutorials * Learn ingredient substitutions for dietary restrictions * Discover time-saving cooking hacks * Explore kitchen gadget recommendations * Perfect portion control with their meal prep guides ### Frequently Asked Questions Q: What makes Tasty recipes different? A: Tasty specializes in easy-to-follow video recipes with clear, step-by-step instructions. Their signature overhead shooting style and concise format make cooking approachable for all skill levels. Q: Do I need special equipment? A: Most Tasty recipes use basic kitchen equipment. While some recipes might call for specific tools, they often provide alternatives for common household items. Q: Are the recipes beginner-friendly? A: Yes! Tasty offers recipes for all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced cooks. Their detailed instructions and visual guides make it easy to follow along. Q: Can I find dietary-specific recipes? A: Absolutely! Tasty has dedicated collections for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, low-carb, and other dietary preferences. Q: How can I save recipes? A: Create a free Tasty account to save your favorite recipes, make shopping lists, and join the community. You can also download the Tasty app for mobile access. ### Get Connected * Follow for daily recipe inspiration * Share your cooking adventures using #TastyMadeMe * Join our cooking challenges * Exchange tips with fellow food enthusiasts Follow along as I recreate Tasty's viral recipes and share my own kitchen adventures! Let's make something delicious together. 🥘 Cooking with love and a dash of Tasty inspiration ✨