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The NYT Cooking app is testing AI recipe modifications
Publication: The Verge
Author: Jess Weatherbed
Source published: 29/10/2026, 14:39:37 UTC
Briefing created: 30/10/2026, 02:18:45 UTC
Based on a feed excerpt; full article content has not been acquired. Source evidence retrieved 29/10/2026, 16:01:26 UTC.
Briefings
The New York Times Cooking app launched a new AI feature allowing users to modify recipes, including ingredient substitutions and equipment adjustments. Senior editor Genevieve Ko announced the tool on October 29, 2026, which can scale recipes and adapt them to specific cooking needs. The feature was tested by the NYT, with a specific example showing a user requesting baby spinach instead of kale, resulting in an AI recommendation to add the spinach later due to its wilting speed. Users are encouraged to read the full story at The Verge for more details.
Key points
- The NYT Cooking app launched an AI feature on October 29, 2026, enabling users to modify recipes by suggesting ingredient substitutions and equipment adjustments.
- A specific example from the article shows a user asking to replace kale with baby spinach, leading the AI to recommend adding the spinach later because it wilts faster.
Context
The New York Times Cooking app introduced an AI tool to help users modify recipes, including substitutions and scaling. This feature was announced by senior editor Genevieve Ko and tested by the NYT, sparking user drama and discussion about AI-driven recipe changes.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single article snippet from October 29, 2026, which describes the feature's capabilities and one specific user example. The full story and broader testing results are not available in the provided source, and the AI's performance on other recipes remains unverified.
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