You can standardize things, if you are respectful of the concept that foods take on geographical characteristics and definitions. For example, the recipe for pa

You can standardize things, if you are respectful of the concept that foods take on geographical characteristics and definitions. For example, the recipe for paella in Valencia, Spain is very specific. However, most of the world says “I want to make it however I like, I will call it Paella Valenciana anyways”. It’s right to customize and make your own versions, but it’s wrong to not acknowledge the fact that true specific definitions do exist in certain cultures and geographies. Simple example, ever seen a Chicago style pizza? It would be impossible to create a standard “pizza” recipe that covers all pizzas ... but you can have a specific style with a name. Culturally, there are places in the world (for example France) that do treat food recipes this way. The US is too individualistic for this to be found “acceptable” culturally.