How to Search Recipes by Dietary Restrictions with Claude
Find diet-friendly recipes with Claude and ToolRouter. Gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-safe meals.
Tool
Claude helps you navigate dietary restrictions through iterative filtering. Start with one restriction, layer on additional constraints, and explore substitutions for recipes that almost qualify. The conversation builds a nuanced understanding of your dietary needs so each successive search gets more targeted.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
2Enter the details below and click Add
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Done — works on Claude chat, desktop, and mobile
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Recipe Finder tool:
- Ask Claude: "Find gluten-free dinner recipes using recipe-finder"
- Claude returns recipes that meet the dietary requirement
- Ask: "Which of these are also dairy-free?"
- Pick a recipe that fits all your dietary needs
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Recipe Finder tool
Find vegan dinner recipes that are also gluten-free and nut-free. I need options for a dinner party with guests who have these restrictions.
Tips
- Specify all dietary restrictions upfront for the most accurate filtering
- Ask Claude to suggest ingredient substitutions for recipes that almost meet your needs
- Request recipes sorted by simplicity for everyday cooking