A different view by Jaime Porta

In another post, I explored how artificial intelligence is making its way into our kitchens, reshaping not just appliances, but how we plan, cook, and enjoy food. But one part of that story deserves a closer look: the recipe itself.

We’ve long thought of recipes as fixed blueprints, ingredients, steps, timing. But AI is breaking that mold. It’s turning recipes into something dynamic, personalized, and surprisingly creative.

From Cookbook to Customization

We all know that feeling of opening the fridge, finding a bunch of disconnected ingredients, and wondering what on earth to make. That’s where AI steps in.

Take Plant Jammer, which I mentioned briefly in the previous post. It uses flavor science and machine learning to suggest recipes based on what’s in your fridge. It doesn’t just substitute, it builds new ideas, helping you balance flavors and textures without needing a culinary degree.

Or DishGen, which works like a chatbot for cooking. You tell it what you want, “something vegan with lentils and Moroccan spices”, and it generates a recipe on the spot. It’s not pulling a match from a recipe database. It’s inventing one, tailored to you.

These tools don’t just save time, they open up creativity. They give you the confidence to cook outside the lines.

Cooking Becomes a Conversation

As I wrote before, cooking appliances are getting smarter. But what’s happening on the software side is just as exciting. These platforms are turning the recipe into a conversation.

You can say “I only have 20 minutes” or “I’m trying to eat less dairy”. You can even try with “I want something fun to make with the kids.”

And the AI listens. Learns. Adapts. It evolves with your tastes, your routines, and even your skill level. It’s like having a culinary co-pilot who knows your kitchen better than you do.

Beyond the Plate

This kind of intelligent recipe generation is laying the foundation for much more.

In the near future, AI could analyze your grocery purchases and suggest what to cook before things expire. It might sync with your fitness tracker and adjust portion sizes or macros. It could even pair meals with the perfect wine, or your mood.

It’s not about replacing creativity. It’s about making the process easier, more enjoyable, and a little more exciting. Just like the smart ovens and cooking robots we talked about before, this is part of a larger shift—from following instructions to creating experiences.

The Final Dish

Artificial intelligence is transforming the kitchen, yes, but it’s also transforming the recipe. It’s no longer just “what’s for dinner?” It’s “what could we discover tonight?”

And as we saw in the last post, companies like VZug, Samsung or Thermomix have a chance to embrace this shift. The recipe isn’t a static list anymore, it’s becoming a flexible, intelligent layer that connects the ingredients, the user, and the appliance.

So next time you’re stuck on what to cook, don’t look for the perfect recipe. Let AI build it with you.