I am one of those who try to follow a recipe closely, at least the first
time, to see how it comes out. I might change it after that. But I want
consistency, so, once I get it the way I like it, I use the same
measurements from then on. I use methods of measurements like cups and
spoons. I have to say, though, that I am not all that good of a cook, and
am especially lousy when it comes to using the stove top. I use the
conventional or microwave oven, the crock pot, the electric indoor or
outdoor grill, and the outdoor smoker.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "RJ" <rjf...@verizon.net>
To: "citd" <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 11:55 PM
Subject: [CnD] What is a recipe?
My definition of a recipe is something that is a guide to be changed or
altered by the cook to fit his or her taste. Measurement are best for
seasoning to be a pinch or this and a dash of that. For example, seldom do
I for one ever use measuring spoon, but the feel of my fingers or how much
is in my palm to judge what goes into the dish, others are about to
foretake. Several times people will ask for a recipe by exact measurements
of 1/8 of a teaspoon or 1/2 of a teaspoon or tablespoon, and I have no
ideal. Once my daughter-in-law ask for my pizza dough recipe and was told
I didn't wish to share. So I had her put out the ingredients that she
measured and told her, that I would make the dough, and she could measure
of what is left in each bowl. Which she did. And she still can not make a
decent dough to save her soul. But yet, I have a 15 year old grand son,
that I showed my style of cooking and I will be dam, if I don't believe he
does a better job at times than I do.
And when some one gives a recipe, or better a guide to a dish, remember it
depends on their style of cooking how that recipe is presented to you.
And if you want to have fun, grab a old cookbook a hundred plus years old
and follow the recipes.
RJ
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