Originally Posted by corky

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It is rare that I follow a recipe and get out the measuring spoons etc. Recipes to me are more like suggestions and I always mess with them. You get a feel for what flavors work with others. You should be fearless when you cook....what's the worst that could happen? The worst is that you won't like it and have to throw it out. It is highly unlikely that you will kill anyone with your cooking.
You can't do this with baking which is why I don't bake...too many rules to follow and having to be precise.