Slow Cooker

slowcooker.py

from __future__ import print_function
import sys
import random

proteins = [
    "boneless beef",
    "canned white beans (drained and rinsed)",
    "chicken thighs",
    "marinated baked tofu"
]
vegetables = [
    "diced yellow onion, chopped carrot, halved new potatoes",
    "chopped roma tomatoes, pearl onions, sliced yellow squash",
    "cubed butternut squash, chopped cauliflower, pitted green olives",
    "sliced red onion, broccoli, green peas",
    "corn kernels, sliced red bell pepper, diced sweet potato"
]
liquid = [
    "chicken broth",
    "vegetable broth",
    "diced tomatoes in their juices",
]
herbs = [
    "chopped thyme, chopped parsley",
    "chopped oregano, chopped rosemary",
    "ground cumin, ground coriander",
    "chopped basil, chopped mint",
    "ground chile powder, chopped cilantro"
]
flavor = [
    "tomato paste",
    "grated parmesan",
    "chopped lemon",
]


def random_food(l, adventure=None):
    """Return random item from list of foods.
    Adventure is percent (0.0 - 1.0) of how adventurous you want to be.
    """
    if not adventure:
        return random.choice(l)
    else:
        assert 0 <= adventure <= 1
        return l[int(round(random.triangular(
            0, len(l) - 1, adventure * (len(l) - 1))))]

if __name__ == '__main__':
    adventure = None
    if sys.argv[1]:
        adventure = float(sys.argv[1])
    print("Cooking instructions")
    print("====================")
    print("Sear 1 lb. of {} in 1T canola or olive oil until caramelized, "
          "then saute 1 cup {} each in 1T more oil until just tender.".format(
              random_food(proteins, adventure),
              random_food(vegetables, adventure)))
    print("Add both to your slow cooker, along with 2 cups of {}, "
          "2T each of {}, and 2T of {}.".format(
              random_food(liquid, adventure),
              random_food(herbs, adventure),
              random_food(flavor, adventure)))
    print("Cook on high heat for 4 hours or on low heat for 7.")