Does a dish need to be exactly as a recipe states for you to enjoy or can you adapt it? tr

I made a spag bol with spaghetti.
But on another occasion I added different veg and used tagliatelle.

I didn't see the big deal but I overheard a conversation where by although the group liked both dishes, I couldn't claim it to be spag bol since it was so different.

I was taken aback since I made the effort but fancied a change.
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SW-User

Cooking recipes are guidelines, baking recipes are rules.

CrazyMusicLover · 31-35

@SW-User I almost always reduce sugar in baking recipes though.

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@SW-User I make muffins, mug cakes, waffles and pancakes without a recipe now. I just eyeball how much of each ingredient to use and it works out good.

DrWatson · 70-79, M

@SW-User I omit salt in baking recipes. But basically, I agree that you can't be so free with baking recipes as you can with cooking recipes.

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@CrazyMusicLover same I find commercial cakes wayyyy too sweet

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@DrWatson 100%