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 ##### API Requirements
 
 
+- [ ] Middleware
+     - [ ] **Authentication:** User must be logged in to access this page
+     - [ ] **Authentication:** User must be logged in to submit the creation of a recipe (fallback)
+
+- [ ] Recipe Creation Wizard
+    - [ ] Create a new recipe object in the database
+    - [ ] Recipe should be attached to a user (logged in)
+    - [ ] User should be directed to the view recipe page on a successful creation