Generate Food Recipes from Gmail & Form Requests with Ollama & Llama 3.2

Description

This n8n template demonstrates how to create an intelligent food recipe assistant that accepts requests via Gmail and web forms, processes them using AI chat models (Ollama and Llama 3.2), and delivers personalized recipes back to users. The system combines multiple input methods with advanced AI processing to provide customized cooking instructions and ingredient lists.

Good to know
The system accepts recipe requests through both Gmail and web form submissions
AI models understand dietary restrictions, cuisine preferences, and cooking skill levels
Recipe responses include formatted ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and cooking tips
All requests are processed automatically without manual intervention

How it works

Gmail Recipe Request Workflow
Gmail triggers activate when users send emails with recipe requests to the designated email address
The system extracts recipe requirements, dietary preferences, and cooking constraints from email content
User queries are processed through the Ollama Recipe Generator for intelligent recipe creation
AI-generated recipes are formatted with proper ingredients, instructions, and cooking times
Formatted recipes are sent back to users via Gmail with a professional presentation

Web Form Recipe Request Workflow
Web form submissions trigger when users fill out structured recipe request forms
Form data includes cuisine type, dietary restrictions, available ingredients, and cooking time preferences
The Llama 3.2 Chef Model processes structured requests for optimized recipe generation
Recipes are formatted with clear instructions, ingredient measurements, and cooking techniques
Users receive formatted recipes via email with additional cooking tips and variations

How to use

Import the workflow into your n8n instance and configure Gmail integration for recipe requests
Set up the web form with fields for cuisine preferences, dietary restrictions, and cooking skill level
Configure Ollama and Llama 3.2 AI models with appropriate recipe generation prompts
Test both Gmail and web form inputs with sample recipe requests
Customize email templates to match your brand and include additional cooking resources
The system scales automatically to handle multiple simultaneous recipe requests

Requirements

Gmail account for email-based recipe requests and responses
Ollama installation with Recipe Generator model
Llama 3.2 Chef Model access for advanced recipe processing
n8n instance with Gmail and AI model integrations

Customising this workflow

Recipe automation can be adapted for different cuisines, dietary needs, and cooking skill levels
Try popular use-cases such as meal planning assistance, ingredient substitution suggestions, or nutritional information inclusion
The workflow can be extended to include recipe image generation, shopping list creation, and cooking video recommendations