Lovable Prompt Creator - AI Prompt Generator

## APPLICATION OVERVIEW
This web application is designed to help users calculate ingredients for events that span multiple days, allowing for the management of meals throughout the event. Users can easily input event details and upload recipes via Excel, facilitating a streamlined process for ingredient calculations based on the number of attendees.

## CORE FEATURES
1. **Event Management**: Users can create events by specifying the event name, number of days, and meals (breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner) for each day. 
2. **Recipe Upload**: Users can upload recipes in Excel format, where each sheet represents a recipe, including ingredient names, units (grams or milliliters), and quantities.
3. **Ingredient Calculation**: The application calculates the required amounts of each ingredient based on the number of attendees and meal specifications, providing a clear summary for purchasing.
4. **Stock Management**: Users can manage stock levels by tracking ingredient usage against an initial stock, helping with cost calculations for each meal.
5. **Recipe Duplication**: Users can easily copy meals from previous events, allowing for efficiency and consistency in meal planning.
6. **Cost Calculation**: The application calculates the cost per person per day and per meal based on the recipes and ingredient quantities.

## DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
- **Visual Style**: minimalist - Clean, simple design with plenty of white space, minimal color palette, and focus on typography
- **Color Mode**: Light theme with dark text on light backgrounds
- **Primary Color**: #1978E5 (accent for buttons, links, highlights)
- **Typography**: Use Inter from Google Fonts for headings, Inter for body text and UI elements
- **Border Radius**: 8px (moderately rounded) for buttons, cards, and inputs
- **Layout**: The application will have a three-part layout: 
  - **Presentation Section**: Displays the name of the application prominently.
  - **Content Section**: Includes input fields for event data and recipe uploads.
  - **Credits Section**: Displays creator information at the bottom.

## TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
- **Framework**: React with TypeScript
- **Styling**: Tailwind CSS
- **UI Components**: shadcn/ui
- **State Management**: Redux (or Context API if preferred)

## IMPLEMENTATION STEPS
1. **Set Up Project**: Initialize a new React project with TypeScript and Tailwind CSS.
2. **Create Layout**: Develop the three-part layout structure using React components.
3. **Implement Event Management**: Build forms to allow users to create and manage events, including meal specifications.
4. **Recipe Upload Functionality**: Integrate file upload functionality to accept Excel files and parse the data.
5. **Ingredient Calculation Logic**: Develop the logic to calculate ingredient quantities based on event data and uploaded recipes.
6. **Stock Management System**: Implement a system to track ingredient stock levels and manage purchases.
7. **Cost Calculation Feature**: Create functions to calculate and display costs per person based on selected meals.
8. **Testing and Optimization**: Conduct thorough testing to ensure all features work as expected, optimizing for user experience and responsiveness.

## USER EXPERIENCE
Users will interact with a clean and intuitive interface that allows for easy navigation through the event creation process, recipe uploads, and ingredient calculations. The presentation section will clearly showcase the application name, while the content section will facilitate data entry and recipe management. Responsive design will ensure usability across devices, making it easy for users to manage their event planning effectively.