2006-09-07 14:53:51 · 11 answers · asked by lcwalkinlight 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
It would depend on the type of food you're preparing.
Baked goods require basic ingredients that can't and shouldn't be changed or eliminated, such as the flour. eggs, milk, oil, baking powder or yeast. But recipes can be changed by adding a different variety of the same type ingredient such as spices and fruits, grains, etc.
Main dish meals can be changed by substituting different meats, vegetables, pastas, herbs & spices, etc.
I would say the basic rule is stick with similar basic ingredients, and make substitutions, additions, or omissions from the same category of food ingredient. Experimentation is half the fun.
2006-09-07 15:27:45 · answer #1 · answered by Squirrley Temple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, it depends on what you are preparing, but I have customized several recipes. For instance, a few years ago there was a recipe called Sensational Pumpkin Pie. It called for canned pumpkin, cream cheese, cool whip and some other ingredients. I didn't like the pie the way the recipe called for it. So, I modified it and the result was so good that I have branched out using the modified recipe and made cherry, really rich chocolate, coconut, butterscotch, and soon, I plan to try peanut butter. It has been fun and many people have enjoyed them.
My suggestion is to experiment. Don't be afraid of making some mistakes. One of my chocolate pies came out very stiff, a little like soft fudge. HA-HA! Have fun trying new things. (Smile)
2006-09-07 22:05:37 · answer #2 · answered by Songbird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best recipes come from people adding and taking away ingredients that they like or dislike, and coming up with new recipes. The "base ingredients" should remain relatively unchanged, but you can certainly change spice combinations, flavorings, and accents to make your own.
2006-09-07 22:00:12 · answer #3 · answered by kelee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trial and error until you get it the way you want it. I do this all the time. I've even made up my own recipes.
2006-09-07 21:58:21 · answer #4 · answered by x_southernbelle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep it simple, keep it to your own personality. I love to watch peopel cook, and prepare their food, even what they make. I feel it shows alot of character. Also i love cheese, I add it to laot that doesnt call for it, I am not big tomatoe, or pepper girl, but love pasta and those kinda dishes, I toned them to my liking.
Yopu and you alone know what you like, what you dont like, how much time, money you have to make something. You need to build around thta, you have 30 minutes after work, use box things and jazz them up, you can only afford the buy one get one free sale, learn to add to them or change the everyday use of them,.
2006-09-07 23:10:46 · answer #5 · answered by Sassy V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Culinary Chef at http://www.culinarychef.com for recipes.
2006-09-08 00:40:16 · answer #6 · answered by EDDie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure what you mean but, if you go to www.allrecipe.com
you can find a recipe and modify them to the amount that you want to make.
2006-09-07 22:00:23 · answer #7 · answered by Michelle Mark 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
trial and error... are you looking for shortcuts? for cookies--- where it calls for baking powder, salt, and all purpose flour you can substitute self rising and save yourself trouble of having to buy the baking powder, and salt. instead of buying named brands you can substitute with store brand (product is just as good) for example if the recipe calls for lipton onion soup mix.. walmart makes a equally as good brand... (also cost saving) is that what you wanted?
2006-09-07 22:06:14 · answer #8 · answered by Lynn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just add to it what sounds good to you, or leave otu what sounds nasty or what you're out of. Simple. Customized!
2006-09-07 21:55:32 · answer #9 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
add certain spices and maybe a dash of wine or liquor or rum
2006-09-07 22:00:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋