20 Whiny People That Refused To Follow Online Recipes

Not everyone is as willing and able to follow a recipe as the next person. Some folks are truly out there going at it alone. This kind of approach can amount to people completely wiping out in their attempts to successfully follow a recipe. The thing about it is, is that this is complete madness to begin with. The recipes are there for a reason. They’re literally just there to help guide aspiring bakers/cooks on their merry way. These people clearly missed the memo though.

1. “So, golden water then.”

Comments on a recipe post. First comment by Weldon Byington on October 25, 2023, at 1:01 AM says, "I first tried it with water, not very good that way, milk made all the difference." Second comment by Downshiftology on October 25, 2023, at 9:26 AM says, "You definitely need some sort of milk for this golden milk recipe!
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2. “Emma, honey, no.”

A review from Emma on 04/25/2016 shows a 2 out of 5-star rating. The review text explains that Emma's cookies melted into one huge rectangular cookie despite following the recipe closely, except for using rice flour and egg replacer. There's a "Helpful (0)" icon below.
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3. “Barbara is still wrong, 3 years later.”

A screenshot of a comment section where a person named Barbara discusses their preference for mayonnaise over Thousand Island dressing on a Reuben sandwich, a recipe passed down from their mother. A notification icon is visible at the bottom right of the screen.
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4. “Too sweet for Bob.”

A 2-star review from an Allrecipes Member dated 11/14/2023 reads: "DISGUSTING! I ran out of orange juice so I used orange soda instead. Way too sweet for Bob." There are 0 helpful votes. An icon of an owl wearing glasses is at the top left.
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5. “Added uncalled for vinegar, and now it tastes like vinegar.”

A review with a 2-star rating states disappointment due to using apple cider vinegar instead of dry sherry, resulting in an overwhelming vinegar taste. The reviewer notes balsamic vinegar possibly worsened the flavor and resolves to follow the original recipe next time.
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6. “Just eat the fruit then, Samantha.”

A comment by Samantha on April 13, 2023, at 3:01 pm reads: "TOO MUCH SUGAR!!! I made it without any sugar. Theres plenty in the fruit alone. Why give everyone diabetes. My sponge was flat and the cake had no taste. And the icing was slop." Followed by a "Reply" link.
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7. “I decided to use your recipe, but my mom’s instructions, and it didn’t work.”

A review is shown with a 5-star rating by Lily on April 23, 2023, sharing that her attempt at a recipe resulted in a darker outcome despite aiming for a golden color. Natasha's Kitchen replies, suggesting following the recipe as written, especially for the first time.
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8. “Cream is cream right?”

Screenshot of a conversation on a recipe website. Jessica S. comments on February 18, 2023, about making a pie using sour cream instead of heavy cream, stating it was too tart, giving it two stars. Laura replies on February 22, 2023, saying the recipe calls for heavy cream, not sour cream.
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9. “Doubled the rhubarb, and unsure why it’s tart.”

A social media post by Sally dated August 13, 2023, complaining about a dessert made with rhubarb instead of chocolate. The dessert turned out tart and unpalatable despite adding a cup of sugar. The post ends with Sally expressing confusion over the disappointing results.
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10. “Oh, oh, dear.”

A Twitter screenshot shows a tweet by @ungodlysamer with a comment exchange on an eggnog recipe video. User Emily asks for dairy and egg substitutes. User Tini responds humorously, suggesting those with allergies "sit this one out.
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11. “I added 1.5 tablespoons to my sweet biscuits, and now they taste like salt.”

Screenshot of a conversation thread about a recipe. The first user, "poppyhopeyounghizpi2v-", comments about the excessive saltiness, saying they used 1.5 teaspoons of salt, which was overwhelming. Another user, "Nicola Boulton," replies that the recipe only calls for 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
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12. “Today in, not every recipe is for you.”

A screenshot of a comments section. The first comment, from a user with a maroon-colored profile picture, says, "I don't enjoy much bell pepper, I'll have to find a replacement for it, but don't know what." The reply, from a user with a green-colored profile picture, says, "it's a bell pepper soup. If you don't like bell pepper don't make a bell pepper soup.
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13. “I don’t think you should eat that.”

A comment by Heidi dated April 25, 2021, at 12:43 PM suggests using lemon essential oil for lemon zest and orange oil for orange zest, stating it's fantastic.
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14. “I baked these buns at a lower temperature, but how do I bake them at the right temperature?”

A user's comment giving a recipe feedback, stating they baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit resulting in uncooked bread. The author, Mary Malone, responds, asking why they didn't use the recommended 375 degrees. Both comments show participation counts and timestamps.
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15. “Becky, just, no.”

Two comments from a website. First comment by Becky on August 24, 2020, at 3:47 PM says, "I don’t believe in using tofu I eat meat..". The second comment by Meggan on August 24, 2020, at 7:38 PM says, "Thanks for sharing! You stumbled across the ONLY tofu recipe on my site, LOL. Sorry you got lost. -Meggan".
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16. “A 2 ingredient banana peanut butter ice cream.”

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17. “Yay, sugar.”

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18. “Soda always wins over soy sauce.”

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19. “Yeah no kidding.”

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20. “Putting the nuts in peanuts.”

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