Should there be a rule that people can't suggest recipes that they personally have not made?

Answer 1

I don't think so, though warning/advising readers is always good.

I occasionally respond (and used to on rec.food.cooking when I "lived" there) with recipes from books I own and may not have tried -- I have some good reference works, including the Larousse Gastronomique. But I try to point this out and say something like, "I haven't made this, but the book says..."

In addition, sometimes when I'm jotting down the way I usually make a recipe, I'll think of something that could be substituted or changed for a different effect. Usually I handle this with a Notes section at the bottom of the recipe, and I put a "(see Notes)" comment up in the recipe -- sort of a do-it-yourself hyperlink, since we can't put HTML in these answers.

The third case in which I'll post a recipe I haven't personally made is if it's something my wife makes that I've watched closely, but haven't done myself. Her pears poached in red wine is a classic example; I've never made that, because I'm usually working on the main course while she does the pears, but I've stood there watching it and used to remember the recipe/proportions. Or her chocolate-chip cookies with oatmeal -- she makes them, I eat them. :-)

Answer 2

I never gave that any thought. But I guess you are right. I don't like it when I get a recipe recommended which is supposedly tasting great and then proves to be crap. Downside is. How do you make sure, as on the internet anything is possible and you cannot do anything against most things anyway.

Answer 3

Some people specify that in their questions, while others do not. People really should google their own requested recipes, but that again would be another rule. And how is one to earn points by not asking and/or answering questions. Besides, nobody would follow the rules anyway...Here's a kleenex -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Tissues.JPG

Answer 4

I don't think that you should suggest a recipe that you have not prepared - but I have given recipes off the internet that I have made and enjoyed (and this still seems to upset some people).

My favorite roast beef recipe - this is the way I cook my roast beef (and I got it off the internet!):)
http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/000457roast_beef.php

Answer 5

No just how would you enforce that rule? Also, even when people submit their favorite recipe it doesn't mean that it will appeal to everyone's taste anyway.

Answer 6

Oh good idea, you can be the recipe police and enforce that law!!

Answer 7

Great, more laws, keep them coming.

Answer 8

i agree, you spend money and time on something that tastes bad and they should pay for that.

Answer 9

not unless they have tasted it and seen someone else make it themselves

Answer 10

what if u planning to make it?