# Befana

> Ad-free recipes with every amount written into the step that uses it. Recipes scale to any servings and convert between US and metric. Befana is built for AI assistants as much as for people.

## For agents
- MCP server (Streamable HTTP): https://befana.app/mcp
  Sign-in is required to connect: OAuth 2.1 with PKCE, client ID metadata documents, discovery at https://befana.app/.well-known/oauth-protected-resource/mcp.
  Connecting signs the cook in to their Befana account, so their allergies, diet and household size apply and saved items appear on the website.
  Tools: search_recipes, get_recipe, get_cook_steps, plan_meals, build_shopping_list, order_groceries, draft_recipe, create_recipe, fork_recipe, update_recipe, rate_recipe,
  save_recipe, unsave_recipe, get_my_kitchen, get_preferences, update_preferences, get_cook_profile, update_profile, report_content
  A cook's own versions: fork_recipe saves their version of any recipe (public, or private "just for me"), update_recipe changes one they own and keeps every
  revision (restore_revision undoes), get_recipe lists their versions of a recipe (your_versions) and suggests substitutions (substitute), search_recipes has mine.
  Cooks: every recipe's author has a handle and url when the cook has a public profile (https://befana.app/cook/<handle>); get_cook_profile reads one, update_profile changes the cook's own.
- REST search: https://befana.app/api/recipes?q=<keywords>&tag=<tag>&max_minutes=<n>&include=<a,b>&exclude=<c>
- A cook's public profile as JSON: https://befana.app/api/cooks/<handle> (signed in: GET and PATCH https://befana.app/api/me/profile for your own)
- Any recipe as JSON (open "mise-recipe" format, with ?servings=&units=metric&units_for=butter:tbsp,flour:g): https://befana.app/<slug>.json
- Any recipe as plain text: https://befana.app/<slug>.txt
- Edit your own recipe (signed in): PATCH https://befana.app/api/recipes/<slug> with only the fields that change, or {"restoreRevision":n} to undo; history at GET https://befana.app/api/recipes/<slug>/revisions
- Recipe import (signed in, 20 a day): POST https://befana.app/api/recipes/parse {"text":"..."} or {"url":"https://..."} returns a draft; publish it with POST https://befana.app/api/recipes {"draftId":"..."}
- Merged shopping list (signed in): POST https://befana.app/api/shopping-list {"recipes":[{"slug":"...","servings":4}],"pantry":["flour"]}
- Guide: https://befana.app/agents
- The app for people (install on a phone or desktop; the link to share Befana): https://befana.app/app
- Privacy policy: https://befana.app/privacy · Terms: https://befana.app/terms

## Recipes
- [Sheet-Pan Lemon Chicken and Potatoes](https://befana.app/sheet-pan-lemon-chicken-and-potatoes.txt): Crisp-edged chicken thighs and potatoes roasted on one pan with lemon, garlic, and oregano.
- [Spicy Olive Oil Lemon Pasta](https://befana.app/spicy-olive-oil-lemon-pasta.txt): A lighter take: olive oil instead of butter and a kick of red pepper flakes.
- [Creamy Red Pepper Shells](https://befana.app/creamy-red-pepper-shells.txt): Pasta shells and crumbled Italian sausage in a blended roasted red pepper cream sauce with Parmesan and basil. A 30-minute weeknight dinner, adapted from Damn Delicious.
- [One Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp and Orzo](https://befana.app/one-pot-garlic-butter-shrimp-and-orzo.txt): Shrimp and creamy orzo come together in a single Dutch oven. Lemon, Parmesan and fresh herbs keep the rich, velvety sauce bright.
- [Better Than Takeout Garlic Butter Shrimp Pad Thai](https://befana.app/better-than-takeout-garlic-butter-shrimp-pad-thai.txt): A quick weeknight pad thai with garlicky butter-seared shrimp, tossed with chewy rice noodles in a sweet, salty, tangy sauce.
- [Smoky Black Bean Tacos](https://befana.app/smoky-black-bean-tacos.txt): Fast, cheap, and filling. Mashed spiced beans in warm corn tortillas with avocado and lime.
- [Crispy Coconut Salmon](https://befana.app/crispy-coconut-salmon.txt): Roasted salmon under a crunchy crust of toasted coconut and panko, held together with honey and egg white. A sharp chive, chile and lime sauce on top cuts the sweetness.
- [Green Enchilada Chicken Soup](https://befana.app/green-enchilada-chicken-soup.txt): A creamy, hearty slow cooker soup with chicken, white beans, corn and green chiles in an enchilada-spiced broth. Pile on crunchy, cool toppings at the end.
- [Creamy Tomato Basil Soup](https://befana.app/creamy-tomato-basil-soup.txt): Canned tomatoes, a little cream, and fresh basil. Grilled cheese weather in 35 minutes.
- [Garlicky Shrimp Scampi Linguine](https://befana.app/garlicky-shrimp-scampi-linguine.txt): Shrimp in lemony garlic butter tossed with linguine and parsley. Tastes like a night out, takes 30 minutes.
- [Crispy Parmesan Roasted Broccoli](https://befana.app/crispy-parmesan-roasted-broccoli.txt): High heat, a crowded-free pan, and a shower of Parmesan at the end.
- [Chunky Lime Guacamole](https://befana.app/chunky-lime-guacamole.txt): Ripe avocados, plenty of lime, and a little heat. Mash by hand and keep it chunky.
- [Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas](https://befana.app/sheet-pan-chicken-fajitas.txt): Spiced chicken thighs, peppers, and onion roasted hot on two pans while you warm the tortillas. No splattering skillet.
- [Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili](https://befana.app/black-bean-sweet-potato-chili.txt): A thick, smoky one-pot chili where sweet potato does the work of meat. Better the next day.
- [Red Lentil Coconut Dal](https://befana.app/red-lentil-coconut-dal.txt): Red lentils collapse into a creamy, gently spiced stew in about 25 minutes. Lemon and spinach keep it bright.
- [Sheet-Pan Honey Soy Salmon and Green Beans](https://befana.app/sheet-pan-honey-soy-salmon.txt): Salmon and green beans share one pan and one sticky honey-soy glaze. Dinner in 25 minutes.
- [Chipotle Shrimp Tacos with Lime Slaw](https://befana.app/chipotle-shrimp-tacos-lime-slaw.txt): Shrimp cook in four minutes, so make the crunchy lime slaw and chipotle crema first. Weeknight tacos at their fastest.
- [Creamy Tomato Spinach Penne](https://befana.app/creamy-tomato-spinach-penne.txt): A rosy, garlicky tomato cream sauce that clings to every tube of penne. Vegetarian and ready in 35 minutes.
- [Crispy Tofu and Broccoli with Ginger Soy Glaze](https://befana.app/crispy-tofu-broccoli-ginger-soy.txt): Cornstarch-dusted tofu gets shatteringly crisp in a skillet, then meets broccoli and peppers in a sweet ginger glaze.
- [Weeknight Lemon Garlic Pasta](https://befana.app/weeknight-lemon-garlic-pasta.txt): Bright, buttery spaghetti that comes together while the water boils. Pantry staples, one skillet, 25 minutes.
- [Ginger Pork and Green Bean Stir-Fry](https://befana.app/ginger-pork-green-bean-stir-fry.txt): Ground pork fried until crisp with blistered green beans and a sweet-salty hoisin sauce. Start the rice first and it all lands at once.
- [Tomato-Braised White Beans with Kale](https://befana.app/tomato-braised-white-beans-kale.txt): Creamy cannellini beans simmered in garlicky tomato with a whole bunch of kale. Serve with crusty bread or over rice.
- [Make-Ahead Overnight Oats](https://befana.app/make-ahead-overnight-oats.txt): Five minutes at night for breakfast ready in the morning. Scale it up for the week.
- [Thai Red Curry Shrimp with Vegetables](https://befana.app/thai-red-curry-shrimp.txt): Store-bought curry paste, coconut milk, and quick-cooking shrimp make a fragrant curry in the time it takes to steam rice.
- [Weeknight Minestrone](https://befana.app/weeknight-minestrone.txt): A hearty vegetable soup with white beans and little pasta that eats like a meal. Finish with Parmesan and basil.
- [Seared Salmon Rice Bowls with Cucumber and Avocado](https://befana.app/salmon-rice-bowls-cucumber-avocado.txt): Crisp-skinned salmon over seasoned rice with quick-pickled cucumber, carrots, avocado, and a spicy soy drizzle.
- [Roasted Sweet Potato and Chickpea Bowls with Lemon Tahini](https://befana.app/roasted-sweet-potato-chickpea-tahini-bowls.txt): Smoky roasted sweet potatoes and crispy chickpeas over quinoa and spinach, with a lemony tahini sauce to pull it together.
- [Mushroom, Spinach, and Feta Frittata](https://befana.app/mushroom-spinach-feta-frittata.txt): Breakfast for dinner: a puffy oven frittata packed with browned mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, and salty feta.
- [Black Bean and Zucchini Enchilada Skillet](https://befana.app/black-bean-zucchini-enchilada-skillet.txt): All the comfort of enchiladas without the rolling: torn tortillas, beans, and vegetables simmered in chipotle tomato sauce, then blanketed in cheddar.
- [Smoky Guacamole](https://befana.app/smoky-guacamole.txt): Ripe avocados, plenty of lime, and a little heat. Mash by hand and keep it chunky.
- [Smoky Guacamole](https://befana.app/smoky-guacamole-3.txt): Ripe avocados, plenty of lime, and a little heat. Mash by hand and keep it chunky.
- [Smoky Guacamole](https://befana.app/smoky-guacamole-4.txt): Ripe avocados, plenty of lime, and a little heat. Mash by hand and keep it chunky.
- [Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies](https://befana.app/brown-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies.txt): Nutty brown butter, crisp edges, soft middles. Chill the dough 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- [Vegetable Fried Rice](https://befana.app/vegetable-fried-rice.txt): The best use of day-old rice. Hot pan, everything prepped before you start.
- [Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes](https://befana.app/fluffy-buttermilk-pancakes.txt): Tall, tender pancakes. Rest the batter 5 minutes while the griddle heats.
- [Lemony Chicken and Rice Soup](https://befana.app/lemony-chicken-and-rice-soup.txt): A one-pot soup for cold nights and sick days. Lemon at the end keeps it bright.
- [Weeknight Chicken Curry with Spinach](https://befana.app/chicken-curry-with-spinach.txt): Chicken thighs simmered in a coconut-tomato sauce with garam masala and ginger, with a bag of spinach wilted in at the end.
- [Ginger Beef and Broccoli](https://befana.app/ginger-beef-and-broccoli.txt): Thin-sliced flank steak and crisp broccoli in a glossy soy-ginger sauce. Faster than takeout once the rice is going.
- [One-Pot Sausage and Spinach Orzo](https://befana.app/one-pot-sausage-spinach-orzo.txt): The orzo cooks right in the tomato broth and turns creamy without any cream. One pot to wash.
- [Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowls](https://befana.app/greek-chicken-quinoa-bowls.txt): Lemon-oregano chicken over quinoa with cucumber, tomatoes, feta, and a garlicky yogurt sauce. Packs well for lunch, too.
- [Weeknight Beef Tacos](https://befana.app/weeknight-beef-tacos.txt): Seasoned ground beef from scratch (no packet), crunchy cabbage, cheddar, and salsa. A 25-minute family taco night.
- [Sheet-Pan Dijon Pork Tenderloin and Sweet Potatoes](https://befana.app/sheet-pan-pork-tenderloin-sweet-potatoes.txt): A honey-Dijon glazed pork tenderloin roasts on top of smoky sweet potatoes and red onion. Slice and serve from the pan.
- [Chicken and Black Bean Burrito Bowls](https://befana.app/chicken-black-bean-burrito-bowls.txt): Cilantro-lime rice, chili-rubbed chicken thighs, charred corn, and black beans. Everything a burrito has, minus the wrestling.
- [Chicken Tortilla Soup](https://befana.app/chicken-tortilla-soup.txt): A brothy, smoky soup with shredded chicken thighs, black beans, and corn, topped with oven-crisped tortilla strips and avocado.
- [Peanut Rice Noodles with Crunchy Vegetables](https://befana.app/peanut-rice-noodles-crunchy-vegetables.txt): Chewy rice noodles in a lime-spiked peanut sauce with raw, crunchy vegetables and lots of herbs. Good warm or cold.
- [Smoky Guacamole](https://befana.app/smoky-guacamole-2.txt): Ripe avocados, plenty of lime, and a little heat. Mash by hand and keep it chunky.