50 People Who Chose Not To Follow The Recipe And Got What They Deserved (New Pics)

It is common for seasoned cooks not to follow the recipe by the book. They know how to put their twist on dishes to create something delectable and uniquely their own, turning cooking into an art form.

There’s a method behind the madness of their freestyling techniques. They know which ingredients work well together, allowing them to substitute when necessary.

These home chefs, however, do not appear to possess the same level of knowledge in combining flavors, yet they still choose to ignore the recipe. Their kitchen mishaps are now immortalized on the I Didn’t Have Eggs subreddit, many of which you’re about to read on this list.

#1 On A Recipe For A Pumpkin Syrup

#2 Please Don’t Eat Raw Sourdough Starter

#3 It’s Clearly Just A Noodle Dish

Since we’re on the topic of recipe blunders, here are other cooking mistakes people commonly make. Washing raw chicken is one of them, and it’s more than just a simple error.

As food safety professor Dr. Keith Schneider tells HuffPost, not only is it counterintuitive, but it also promotes the spread of bacteria like Salmonella.

#4 This Was On A Recipe For Pozole (A Mexican Soup)

#5 I Baked These Buns At A Lower Temperature, How Do I Cook Them At The Right Temp? 🤨

#6 Scared Of Whatever This Is

Many people also make the mistake of thawing their meat on the counter. Like washing raw chicken, this promotes the spread of bacteria, especially if it is left out for too long.

In the same HuffPost interview, Mitzi Baum urges thawing either in the refrigerator or under cold running water. She says thawing using a microwave is another option, but it should only be done right before cooking.

#7 Pecan Pie Recipe

#8 Fire Costing 2k

#9 I Didn’t Know A Frosting Recipe Could Be Woke

If you must substitute ingredients, it is essential to learn which ones to use. Fortunately, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln provides an entire list of basic ingredient substitutions.

If you need buttermilk, you can use a souring agent, such as a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar, and mix it into a cup of regular milk. Allow the mixture to sit for five minutes.

#10 Good Thing That I Don’t Like Flavor

#11 What Do I Do With My Corn In This Crema Recipe

#12 🤦

If you’ve run out of ketchup, you can mix a cup of tomato sauce with half a cup of sugar and two tablespoons of vinegar. Need unsweetened chocolate? Combine three tablespoons of cocoa with a tablespoon of butter, regular margarine, or vegetable oil. This will give you a full ounce.

The article’s author, registered dietitian nutritionist Alice Henneman, MS, RDN, FAND, clarified that the final product of these ingredient mixtures “may slightly differ” from the original. However, “it will still be acceptable in flavor, texture, and appearance.”

#13 Just Eat The Fruit, Then, Samantha

#14 How Dare You Not Have Metric Measurements, Also I Can’t Read

#15 LOL

How about you, dear readers? Have you ever substituted ingredients while cooking? Did they turn out well? Or were they something you would rather forget? Share your experiences in the comments below!

#16 I Didn’t Have Marriage