chore: setup virtual environment, initial README, .gitignore, and requirements.txt

.gitignore

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+.venv/
+__pycache__/
+*.pyc
+recipes.json

README.md

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-This project is defines two classes - `Recipe` and `RecipeApp`. The `Recipe` class represents a recipe with its name, ingredients, and instructions. The `RecipeApp` class represents the recipe application and contains methods to add, delete, and display recipes.
+# Recipe App CLI
+
+A simple, persistent command-line recipe manager written in Python.
+
+Store, view, add, and delete your favorite recipes — data is saved automatically to `recipes.json`.
+
+## Features
+- Add recipes with name, comma-separated ingredients, and multi-line instructions
+- Delete recipes by name (case-insensitive)
+- List all recipes with numbered, formatted output
+- Data persists between sessions (JSON file)
+- Graceful error handling and duplicate prevention
+
+## Installation
+
+1. Clone the repository:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/bundlab_/recipe-app.git
+   cd recipe-app
+
+
+   recipe-app/
+├── recipe_app/         # Core package
+│   ├── __init__.py
+│   ├── models.py       # Recipe class
+│   ├── storage.py      # JSON load/save
+│   ├── app.py          # Business logic (add/delete)
+│   └── cli.py          # User interface & menu
+├── main.py             # Entry point
+├── .venv/              # Virtual environment (ignored)
+├── .gitignore
+└── README.md

requirements.txt

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+rich>=13.7.1