Article created by: Indrė Lukošiūtė

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.

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#1

It’s Clearly Just A Noodle Dish

Comments on a recipe debate about not following the recipe and the consequences experienced by the people involved.

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

    Screenshot of online comments where users discuss errors in following a recipe, highlighting cooking mistakes and feedback.

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    #3

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

    A user asks about undercooked bread after baking at the wrong temperature, showing recipe mistakes consequences.

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    #4

    Scared Of Whatever This Is

    Comment exchange about using Pepsi instead of the intended ingredients, illustrating people not following the recipe and the results.

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    #5

    Pecan Pie Recipe

    Comments exchange about choosing not to follow the pecan pie recipe due to a family allergy concern.

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    #6

    Fire Costing 2k

    Online comments showing consequences of not following recipe, with one user describing oven fire and damages incurred.

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    #7

    I Didn't Know A Frosting Recipe Could Be Woke

    Screenshot of online comments debating original recipe ingredients and the consequences of not following recipes correctly.

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    #8

    🤦

    Screenshot of a review where a person admits not following the recipe and getting dry results, related to recipe failures.

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    #9

    Just Eat The Fruit, Then, Samantha

    Comments discussing the importance of following the recipe for sugar in cake to avoid poor results.

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    #10

    How Dare You Not Have Metric Measurements, Also I Can't Read

    Image showing online comments discussing metric conversions for a plant-based diet recipe, highlighting recipe mistakes consequences.

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    #11

    LOL

    Screenshot of a social media post about an eggnog recipe with comments on substitutes for allergies, recipe fail humor.

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    #12

    I Tried Making This By Guessing The Amounts

    Two people discuss recipe instructions and measurements, highlighting issues with guessing amounts and resulting food texture.

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    #13

    Left The Salt On The Counter

    User comment about not adding salt to dough and getting poor results, related to people who chose not to follow the recipe.

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    #14

    “I Followed The Recipe To The Letter…”

    Failed brownies with walnuts, dry texture, and a butter layer on top from not following the recipe correctly.

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    #15

    Thanks For Your Input On The Chicken Wing Recipe George

    Comment thread about baking where someone used baking soda instead of baking powder, highlighting recipe mistakes.

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    #16

    At Least They Didn’t Rate It Poorly?

    Comments on a recipe asking for freezing instructions and a reply explaining how to freeze soup safely.

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    #17

    How Dare You Use Peanut Butter. Hoisin Sauce Recipe

    Comments discussing reactions to unconventional recipe ingredients and opinions on following recipes strictly.

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    #18

    Bill Asking What We’re All Thinking

    Comments showing someone toasted pasta against the recipe, highlighting cooking mistakes and recipe fails.

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    #19

    I Wish I Had This Guy’s Level Of Free Time

    Comment from iMakeOwnRecipe describing substituting ingredients and getting unexpected delicious fried rice, related to people not following the recipe.

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    #20

    At Least It Has Full Stars?

    Comments discussing sugar substitutes and syrup in cooking, highlighting recipe choices and feedback from users.

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    #21

    Reading Is Hard

    Comments discussing a recipe mistake where baking time was misunderstood, leading to a burnt result in a cooking recipe.

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    #22

    I Am Allergic To Strawberries So I Reviewed This Strawberry Ice Cream

    EatingWell Member review about allergies and requests for alternative fruits in recipe, reflecting people who didn’t follow the recipe.

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    #23

    American Can’t Use Grams

    Comments discussing recipe measurements in grams and American conversions from people who chose not to follow the recipe.

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    #24

    Ellen Didn't Have Almond Flour For The Almond Flour Crumble

    Review from Ellen on a failed recipe crust made with oatmeal and whole wheat flour, showing consequences of not following recipe.

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    #25

    Who Would’ve Thought You Couldn’t Boil Sugar In A Plastic Tupperware?

    Customer review describing a cooking fail after not following the recipe, resulting in a melted Tupperware bowl disaster.

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    #26

    Giraffecubed Telling It As It Is

    Comment exchange about not having an air fryer and a reply saying no tofu, reflecting recipe fails and consequences.

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    #27

    /Ididnthavetime

    Review highlighting the importance of following the recipe for bourbon chicken to achieve the right texture and taste.

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    #28

    "You Absolute Spoon"

    Screenshot of a comment thread where someone questions recipe ingredients and later admits digestive biscuits are vegan.

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    #29

    Saw This Comment Under A Recipe For Vegan "Cheese" Made Specifically With Potatoes And Carrots

    Commenters discussing ingredient substitutions and challenges in recipes involving potatoes and carrots.

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    #30

    On A Recipe For Christmas Dessert Lasagna, Layered Pudding And Cake With Xmas Toppings

    Comments discussing a mistaken lasagna recipe definition and a humorous reply about knowing the real lasagna dish.

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    #31

    I'm Not Going To Make This, I'm Just Going To Leave A Review About How Other People Leave Reviews. 1 Star

    Customer review criticizing those who did not follow the recipe and faced disappointing results for altering ingredients.

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    #32

    Sarah Didn't Have Eggs For This Three Ingredient Cookie Recipe

    User review explaining failed recipe attempt after substituting egg with mashed banana, showing recipe mistakes and consequences.

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    #33

    A Sugar/Fat Comma?

    Review about altering cookie recipe asking for butter and sugar substitutions, showing consequences of not following recipe guidelines.

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    #34

    I Don't Believe In Refrigeration!

    Review by Phoebe Buskey about failed attempt at real Yorkshire pudding recipe, showing disappointment from not following recipe correctly.

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    #35

    What's In A Name?

    Screenshot of online comments discussing a flawed recipe review in a people who chose not to follow the recipe series

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    #36

    Why Did You Make Me Buy Provolone?

    Commenters discussing confusion over recipe ingredients and instructions, highlighting issues from people who chose not to follow the recipe.

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    #37

    Instructions Unclear, Need Glove Size

    Comment asking about glove size to estimate handful of basil, related to people who chose not to follow the recipe.

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    #38

    You, Nancy. You Were The One

    Reviews showing what happened when people chose not to follow the recipe, resulting in disappointing meal outcomes.

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    #39

    No Grain, No Brain

    Screenshot of a negative Southern Living recipe review complaining about flour and asking for low carb options.




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