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+{% extends "base.html" %}
+
+{% block title %}Home - SpiceShare{% endblock %}
+
+{% block content %}
+<div class="text-center">
+	<h2 class="text-4xl font-bold text-primary mb-4">Welcome to SpiceShare</h2>
+	<p class="text-lg mb-8">Discover and share delicious recipes from around the world!</p>
+	<a href="{{ url_for('auth.login') }}" class="bg-primary text-white py-2 px-4 rounded hover:bg-primary-dark">Explore
+		Recipes</a>
+</div>
+{% endblock %}