Rant Ahead... People who don't share their recipes.

maybe she bought it at a grocery store deli and dumped it into one of her own casserole dishes to bring to the office

I agree. I can't stand when people have the I don't share recipes attitude.

Why not? Because you want people to think you're special and you have the best dish? It's all about wanting to be "the best" and wanting to be special.

Welcome!

I'm happy to share recipes. I've never declined a recipe to anyone unless I didn't really follow one and, in that case, I'll try to put one together.

I've only had one person decline sharing a dessert recipe. I think she gives the item as gifts and sometimes sells it. I recall her saying it was a family recipe and she was sworn to secrecy. Didn't really bother me and my niece pretty much tasted the dish and can make it exactly the same if not better.

CHEDBALLZ wrote:

"Someone asked a poster a while back about a duck pastrami recipe, we still waiting for it."

Hey Ched,
Maybe that poster will read this thread and finally post the recipe.

I looked this up for you. Maybe it can help.

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SixthAndBarone wrote:


"I agree. I can't stand when people have the I don't share recipes attitude.

Why not? Because you want people to think you're special and you have the best dish? It's all about wanting to be "the best" and wanting to be special."

Yes SixthandBarone,
Some people are just selfish and never know the joy of sharing.

btw.
Nice to meet you.



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keakar
You wrote:

"sometimes people do not want to share a recipe, and that is also ok too"


I love your answer. I think that you have the right attitude about life.


I msgategirl will try to follow your example.



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Hey ruzil,
You are probably right. It is a shame that you can't get your hands on that good lasagna. Maybe someday you can find out where she got it. You never know what life can throw at you.

:)

I like giving out my recipes. I rarely expect them to be able to execute them the way I do anyway.

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A/S/L???

as the others said, a decision to decline a recipe request 100% means they didn’t actually make the dish

I kind of hate when someone asks me for a recipe. Do I show them the three or five recipes that I looked at for inspiration and then explain the ways I deviated and the parts I followed and why? And then I over explain.

I wish I were better at recipes.

ETA: But when I follow a recipe, I am happy to share it.

I’ve only been denied recipes a couple times. It’s really off putting, to be honest. I’m not sure what the concern is, really, unless you are running a food business. Like many here, it’s a major compliment to be asked for a recipe. And when you share it, that person will likely credit you if somebody asks about the recipe.

Like with music, we can still live on long after our physical bodies have perished if people are still cooking our recipes. So with that, share away!

I agree, someone ask for my recipe or go-by for a dish and i'm flattered to share it. I'll never understand not sharing.