In a world of near-infinite searchability, finding a recipe can seem like an overwhelming task… particularly when a search for one recipe might bring up dozens of variations. But has this lead to more complex and diverse dishes at home? The editors at the New York Times Cooking section might say otherwise. Their most popular recipe is the humble beef stew, which has clocked 24 million views since it went live in 2019. Emily Weinstein, the Food and Cooking editor of the Times, joins Blueprint to ponder what their most-read recipes say about readers.