NYT Cooking tests AI recipe modifier
new york times cooking introduces ai-powered recipe modifier for ios users allowing ingredient swaps and recipe adjustments. this could change how users interact with recipes.
the new york times cooking has launched an ai-powered recipe modifier in its ios app allowing users to customize recipes based on their needs. users can swap ingredients or adjust quantities and the ai will modify the recipe accordingly. the feature also includes a 'hard redirect' that suggests alternative recipes if the user's request is too drastic. this move by the new york times could change user engagement with recipes and may set a precedent for other cooking apps. the new york times cooking site and app were visited 514 million times in 2025.