Strict Recipe Follower, or Experimenter?

Flora Posh · Post by **Flora Posh** » 19 Sep 2022, 16:08

Jillpillbooknerd wrote: ↑05 Sep 2018, 14:27 Experiment all the way! I'll read a recipe and then just adapt it to what I have on hand. Most of the time we will make a recipe following along for the first go around and then every time after that we just wing it.

That's totally what I do too. glad you wrote this. haha

Loniya Chabili Mubanga · Post by **Loniya Chabili Mubanga** » 20 Sep 2022, 08:04

It depends on who I'm cooking for and what I'm cooking. There are some dishes I prepare from muscle memory and some that I need to follow the recipe to the dot. I prefer the ones that let me just throw things in there and still tastes nice.

Jennifer L. Armentrout · Post by **Hubre De Klerk** » 29 Sep 2022, 06:39

I am definitely a hybrid. I would have the recipe and the ingredients I would need, but I usually work from there as it suits me and I may add, leave out or swop ingredients that I think will together.

Ann Njeri 10 · Post by **Ann Njeri 10** » 01 Oct 2022, 10:59

I usually don't follow any recipes while cooking.

Stephen King · Post by **Le-nic Pretorius** » 06 Oct 2022, 15:25

Hi! For cakes and other pastries, I follow the recipe down to a t but otherwise, I like to improvise and experiment with different recipes.

LaylaDaniyal · Post by **LaylaDaniyal** » 10 Oct 2022, 09:30

There are some recipes that need to be followed strictly, like in baking. However, apart from that I’m an experimenter.

Post by **Crs_webco** » 18 Nov 2022, 01:32

I tend to cook the way I quilt.....the pattern is a great place to start and then you can make it your own. Same with a recipe....great place to start and then make it your own. Use your choice of protein, not necessarily what the recipe calls for. If the recipe calls for vegetables that you do not care for, substitute your own favorites. And the same with herbs and spices.

Aivy Daylig · Post by **Aivy Daylig** » 10 Dec 2022, 01:40

I’m always an experimenter one. I always base my cooking on my desired taste.

Rose Tamuno · Post by **Rose Tamuno** » 22 Dec 2022, 10:58

Gravy wrote: ↑27 Aug 2018, 03:12 What kind of cook are you?

Do you follow recipes to the letter, or make it up as you go along?
Or do you mix the two?

I tend to do both, but usually experiment more than I follow recipes. Even when I use a recipe, I tend to change things to suit myself.

I love to experiment. But I have noticed that most experiments turn out to be horrible results. I wish I follow the rules must strictly but unfortunately this is such a struggle I keep fighting every single day.

Rose Tamuno · Post by **Rose Tamuno** » 24 Jan 2023, 09:25

Gravy wrote: ↑27 Aug 2018, 03:12 What kind of cook are you?

Do you follow recipes to the letter, or make it up as you go along?
Or do you mix the two?

I tend to do both, but usually experiment more than I follow recipes. Even when I use a recipe, I tend to change things to suit myself.

i do more of experimenting to following the recipe. Because i think it feels good when you invent your style.

mutumakirimi · Post by **mutumakirimi** » 27 Jan 2023, 23:50

I experiment a lot. But this will mostly depend on what am making. Some meals require strict adherence to recipe while others have room for experimenting