Release notes: preference-aware browsing

A recipe recommendation is only useful if it respects the basics: what someone cannot eat, what they prefer not to eat, how much time they have, and how spicy they are comfortable with.

Preference-aware browsing is about reducing obvious mismatches. It should help users spend time comparing good options instead of rejecting poor ones.

Filters can become frustrating when they hide too much or explain too little. The goal is to apply preferences in a way that keeps results useful while still allowing people to explore.

That means labels need to be understandable, controls need to be easy to change, and empty states need to help users loosen constraints.

Better preference handling improves more than browse. It gives the planner and assistant better context, too. A weekly plan can be more realistic when it understands what the household tends to cook and avoid.

The long-term value is consistency. Preferences should follow the user across discovery, planning, shopping, and assistance.