Recipe Reviews From Folks Who Didn't Follow The Recipe

“I Think I Know What Went Wrong” No, You Don’t.

“I Think I Know What Went Wrong” No, You Don’t., Alex, Buddy… That’s Not What You Need., Why Are You Promoting Another Recipe… Here?!, Rachel. It’s. Pumpkin. Cookies., When It's Giving Zero Seasoning, Raisin Drama, Again, Plot Twist: He Hates The Main Ingredient, But It’s Literally Written There. In English., Oatmeal Raisin… Without the Raisin?, Banana Bread. No Bananas., "It's Not Me, It's You!", Ginger Crunch… Minus the Ginger., At This Point, They’re Just Guessing, “Too Sweet” (Because You Made Something Else), Reading Is Fundamental (and Delicious), Step 2. It’s In Step 2. PLEASE., Go, Ethel! You Domestic Queen, Nicole, This Ain’t It.

They listed all their changes: didn’t sift, subbed flour, forgot to preheat… Then said: “Not sure why it didn’t turn out.”

Alex, Buddy… That’s Not What You Need.

“I Think I Know What Went Wrong” No, You Don’t., Alex, Buddy… That’s Not What You Need., Why Are You Promoting Another Recipe… Here?!, Rachel. It’s. Pumpkin. Cookies., When It's Giving Zero Seasoning, Raisin Drama, Again, Plot Twist: He Hates The Main Ingredient, But It’s Literally Written There. In English., Oatmeal Raisin… Without the Raisin?, Banana Bread. No Bananas., "It's Not Me, It's You!", Ginger Crunch… Minus the Ginger., At This Point, They’re Just Guessing, “Too Sweet” (Because You Made Something Else), Reading Is Fundamental (and Delicious), Step 2. It’s In Step 2. PLEASE., Go, Ethel! You Domestic Queen, Nicole, This Ain’t It.

Alex proudly said he followed the recipe perfectly… Then added ground pepper instead of cinnamon.

Why Are You Promoting Another Recipe… Here?!

“I Think I Know What Went Wrong” No, You Don’t., Alex, Buddy… That’s Not What You Need., Why Are You Promoting Another Recipe… Here?!, Rachel. It’s. Pumpkin. Cookies., When It's Giving Zero Seasoning, Raisin Drama, Again, Plot Twist: He Hates The Main Ingredient, But It’s Literally Written There. In English., Oatmeal Raisin… Without the Raisin?, Banana Bread. No Bananas., "It's Not Me, It's You!", Ginger Crunch… Minus the Ginger., At This Point, They’re Just Guessing, “Too Sweet” (Because You Made Something Else), Reading Is Fundamental (and Delicious), Step 2. It’s In Step 2. PLEASE., Go, Ethel! You Domestic Queen, Nicole, This Ain’t It.

Someone posted their favorite family cookie recipe. And this random person slid in like: “Love this! But THIS one is better!” [drops link]

Rachel. It’s. Pumpkin. Cookies.

“I Think I Know What Went Wrong” No, You Don’t., Alex, Buddy… That’s Not What You Need., Why Are You Promoting Another Recipe… Here?!, Rachel. It’s. Pumpkin. Cookies., When It's Giving Zero Seasoning, Raisin Drama, Again, Plot Twist: He Hates The Main Ingredient, But It’s Literally Written There. In English., Oatmeal Raisin… Without the Raisin?, Banana Bread. No Bananas., "It's Not Me, It's You!", Ginger Crunch… Minus the Ginger., At This Point, They’re Just Guessing, “Too Sweet” (Because You Made Something Else), Reading Is Fundamental (and Delicious), Step 2. It’s In Step 2. PLEASE., Go, Ethel! You Domestic Queen, Nicole, This Ain’t It.

Rachel commented: “Ugh. I hate pumpkin. Can’t this just be chocolate chip?” No, Rachel. It can’t. It’s literally called pumpkin cookies.

When It's Giving Zero Seasoning

“I Think I Know What Went Wrong” No, You Don’t., Alex, Buddy… That’s Not What You Need., Why Are You Promoting Another Recipe… Here?!, Rachel. It’s. Pumpkin. Cookies., When It's Giving Zero Seasoning, Raisin Drama, Again, Plot Twist: He Hates The Main Ingredient, But It’s Literally Written There. In English., Oatmeal Raisin… Without the Raisin?, Banana Bread. No Bananas., "It's Not Me, It's You!", Ginger Crunch… Minus the Ginger., At This Point, They’re Just Guessing, “Too Sweet” (Because You Made Something Else), Reading Is Fundamental (and Delicious), Step 2. It’s In Step 2. PLEASE., Go, Ethel! You Domestic Queen, Nicole, This Ain’t It.

This man said, “It’s too bland.” Checked his photo: not a single spice in sight. Not even salt.

Raisin Drama, Again

“I Think I Know What Went Wrong” No, You Don’t., Alex, Buddy… That’s Not What You Need., Why Are You Promoting Another Recipe… Here?!, Rachel. It’s. Pumpkin. Cookies., When It's Giving Zero Seasoning, Raisin Drama, Again, Plot Twist: He Hates The Main Ingredient, But It’s Literally Written There. In English., Oatmeal Raisin… Without the Raisin?, Banana Bread. No Bananas., "It's Not Me, It's You!", Ginger Crunch… Minus the Ginger., At This Point, They’re Just Guessing, “Too Sweet” (Because You Made Something Else), Reading Is Fundamental (and Delicious), Step 2. It’s In Step 2. PLEASE., Go, Ethel! You Domestic Queen, Nicole, This Ain’t It.

They wrote: “I don’t like raisins.” Cool! Now kindly scroll past the oatmeal raisin recipe instead of starting a fruit war.

Plot Twist: He Hates The Main Ingredient

“I Think I Know What Went Wrong” No, You Don’t., Alex, Buddy… That’s Not What You Need., Why Are You Promoting Another Recipe… Here?!, Rachel. It’s. Pumpkin. Cookies., When It's Giving Zero Seasoning, Raisin Drama, Again, Plot Twist: He Hates The Main Ingredient, But It’s Literally Written There. In English., Oatmeal Raisin… Without the Raisin?, Banana Bread. No Bananas., "It's Not Me, It's You!", Ginger Crunch… Minus the Ginger., At This Point, They’re Just Guessing, “Too Sweet” (Because You Made Something Else), Reading Is Fundamental (and Delicious), Step 2. It’s In Step 2. PLEASE., Go, Ethel! You Domestic Queen, Nicole, This Ain’t It.

She made a caprese salad and commented: “Just realized I hate balsamic glaze.” Girl. It’s in the NAME. This is like making lasagna and going, “Ugh. I forgot I hate cheese.”

But It’s Literally Written There. In English.

“I Think I Know What Went Wrong” No, You Don’t., Alex, Buddy… That’s Not What You Need., Why Are You Promoting Another Recipe… Here?!, Rachel. It’s. Pumpkin. Cookies., When It's Giving Zero Seasoning, Raisin Drama, Again, Plot Twist: He Hates The Main Ingredient, But It’s Literally Written There. In English., Oatmeal Raisin… Without the Raisin?, Banana Bread. No Bananas., "It's Not Me, It's You!", Ginger Crunch… Minus the Ginger., At This Point, They’re Just Guessing, “Too Sweet” (Because You Made Something Else), Reading Is Fundamental (and Delicious), Step 2. It’s In Step 2. PLEASE., Go, Ethel! You Domestic Queen, Nicole, This Ain’t It.

He said, “Didn’t understand step 1.” Step 1 said: “Preheat the oven.” Sir. You speak English. Please.

Oatmeal Raisin… Without the Raisin?

“I Think I Know What Went Wrong” No, You Don’t., Alex, Buddy… That’s Not What You Need., Why Are You Promoting Another Recipe… Here?!, Rachel. It’s. Pumpkin. Cookies., When It's Giving Zero Seasoning, Raisin Drama, Again, Plot Twist: He Hates The Main Ingredient, But It’s Literally Written There. In English., Oatmeal Raisin… Without the Raisin?, Banana Bread. No Bananas., "It's Not Me, It's You!", Ginger Crunch… Minus the Ginger., At This Point, They’re Just Guessing, “Too Sweet” (Because You Made Something Else), Reading Is Fundamental (and Delicious), Step 2. It’s In Step 2. PLEASE., Go, Ethel! You Domestic Queen, Nicole, This Ain’t It.

She said: “I hate raisins, so I left them out.” So what did you make, exactly? Oatmeal disappointment?

Banana Bread. No Bananas.

“I Think I Know What Went Wrong” No, You Don’t., Alex, Buddy… That’s Not What You Need., Why Are You Promoting Another Recipe… Here?!, Rachel. It’s. Pumpkin. Cookies., When It's Giving Zero Seasoning, Raisin Drama, Again, Plot Twist: He Hates The Main Ingredient, But It’s Literally Written There. In English., Oatmeal Raisin… Without the Raisin?, Banana Bread. No Bananas., "It's Not Me, It's You!", Ginger Crunch… Minus the Ginger., At This Point, They’re Just Guessing, “Too Sweet” (Because You Made Something Else), Reading Is Fundamental (and Delicious), Step 2. It’s In Step 2. PLEASE., Go, Ethel! You Domestic Queen, Nicole, This Ain’t It.

Someone posted: “I made banana bread but didn’t have any bananas, so I used applesauce and vibes.” And then was shocked it didn’t turn out.

"It's Not Me, It's You!"

“I Think I Know What Went Wrong” No, You Don’t., Alex, Buddy… That’s Not What You Need., Why Are You Promoting Another Recipe… Here?!, Rachel. It’s. Pumpkin. Cookies., When It's Giving Zero Seasoning, Raisin Drama, Again, Plot Twist: He Hates The Main Ingredient, But It’s Literally Written There. In English., Oatmeal Raisin… Without the Raisin?, Banana Bread. No Bananas., "It's Not Me, It's You!", Ginger Crunch… Minus the Ginger., At This Point, They’re Just Guessing, “Too Sweet” (Because You Made Something Else), Reading Is Fundamental (and Delicious), Step 2. It’s In Step 2. PLEASE., Go, Ethel! You Domestic Queen, Nicole, This Ain’t It.She made 4 substitutions, ignored the measurements, burned it… Then blamed the recipe author.

Ginger Crunch… Minus the Ginger.

“I Think I Know What Went Wrong” No, You Don’t., Alex, Buddy… That’s Not What You Need., Why Are You Promoting Another Recipe… Here?!, Rachel. It’s. Pumpkin. Cookies., When It's Giving Zero Seasoning, Raisin Drama, Again, Plot Twist: He Hates The Main Ingredient, But It’s Literally Written There. In English., Oatmeal Raisin… Without the Raisin?, Banana Bread. No Bananas., "It's Not Me, It's You!", Ginger Crunch… Minus the Ginger., At This Point, They’re Just Guessing, “Too Sweet” (Because You Made Something Else), Reading Is Fundamental (and Delicious), Step 2. It’s In Step 2. PLEASE., Go, Ethel! You Domestic Queen, Nicole, This Ain’t It.

She made ginger crunch... and forgot the ginger. So basically… sugar cubes with a trust issue.

At This Point, They’re Just Guessing

“I Think I Know What Went Wrong” No, You Don’t., Alex, Buddy… That’s Not What You Need., Why Are You Promoting Another Recipe… Here?!, Rachel. It’s. Pumpkin. Cookies., When It's Giving Zero Seasoning, Raisin Drama, Again, Plot Twist: He Hates The Main Ingredient, But It’s Literally Written There. In English., Oatmeal Raisin… Without the Raisin?, Banana Bread. No Bananas., "It's Not Me, It's You!", Ginger Crunch… Minus the Ginger., At This Point, They’re Just Guessing, “Too Sweet” (Because You Made Something Else), Reading Is Fundamental (and Delicious), Step 2. It’s In Step 2. PLEASE., Go, Ethel! You Domestic Queen, Nicole, This Ain’t It.

Skipped every step. Didn’t measure. Just vibes. Then had the nerve to leave a 2-star review.

“Too Sweet” (Because You Made Something Else)

“I Think I Know What Went Wrong” No, You Don’t., Alex, Buddy… That’s Not What You Need., Why Are You Promoting Another Recipe… Here?!, Rachel. It’s. Pumpkin. Cookies., When It's Giving Zero Seasoning, Raisin Drama, Again, Plot Twist: He Hates The Main Ingredient, But It’s Literally Written There. In English., Oatmeal Raisin… Without the Raisin?, Banana Bread. No Bananas., "It's Not Me, It's You!", Ginger Crunch… Minus the Ginger., At This Point, They’re Just Guessing, “Too Sweet” (Because You Made Something Else), Reading Is Fundamental (and Delicious), Step 2. It’s In Step 2. PLEASE., Go, Ethel! You Domestic Queen, Nicole, This Ain’t It.

She followed a different recipe, then said THIS one was “too sweet.” Susan… please go back to the one you actually made and yell over there.

Reading Is Fundamental (and Delicious)

“I Think I Know What Went Wrong” No, You Don’t., Alex, Buddy… That’s Not What You Need., Why Are You Promoting Another Recipe… Here?!, Rachel. It’s. Pumpkin. Cookies., When It's Giving Zero Seasoning, Raisin Drama, Again, Plot Twist: He Hates The Main Ingredient, But It’s Literally Written There. In English., Oatmeal Raisin… Without the Raisin?, Banana Bread. No Bananas., "It's Not Me, It's You!", Ginger Crunch… Minus the Ginger., At This Point, They’re Just Guessing, “Too Sweet” (Because You Made Something Else), Reading Is Fundamental (and Delicious), Step 2. It’s In Step 2. PLEASE., Go, Ethel! You Domestic Queen, Nicole, This Ain’t It.

He skimmed the recipe like it was a software license agreement. Then was SHOCKED when the cake came out like soup.

Step 2. It’s In Step 2. PLEASE.

“I Think I Know What Went Wrong” No, You Don’t., Alex, Buddy… That’s Not What You Need., Why Are You Promoting Another Recipe… Here?!, Rachel. It’s. Pumpkin. Cookies., When It's Giving Zero Seasoning, Raisin Drama, Again, Plot Twist: He Hates The Main Ingredient, But It’s Literally Written There. In English., Oatmeal Raisin… Without the Raisin?, Banana Bread. No Bananas., "It's Not Me, It's You!", Ginger Crunch… Minus the Ginger., At This Point, They’re Just Guessing, “Too Sweet” (Because You Made Something Else), Reading Is Fundamental (and Delicious), Step 2. It’s In Step 2. PLEASE., Go, Ethel! You Domestic Queen, Nicole, This Ain’t It.

“Didn’t know when to add the eggs.” It’s literally… in step 2. With bullet points. In bold.

Go, Ethel! You Domestic Queen

“I Think I Know What Went Wrong” No, You Don’t., Alex, Buddy… That’s Not What You Need., Why Are You Promoting Another Recipe… Here?!, Rachel. It’s. Pumpkin. Cookies., When It's Giving Zero Seasoning, Raisin Drama, Again, Plot Twist: He Hates The Main Ingredient, But It’s Literally Written There. In English., Oatmeal Raisin… Without the Raisin?, Banana Bread. No Bananas., "It's Not Me, It's You!", Ginger Crunch… Minus the Ginger., At This Point, They’re Just Guessing, “Too Sweet” (Because You Made Something Else), Reading Is Fundamental (and Delicious), Step 2. It’s In Step 2. PLEASE., Go, Ethel! You Domestic Queen, Nicole, This Ain’t It.

Ethel commented: “Been making this for my husband for 47 years. He’s still here.” No notes. No changes. Just pure apron energy and emotional hostage-taking.

Nicole, This Ain’t It.

“I Think I Know What Went Wrong” No, You Don’t., Alex, Buddy… That’s Not What You Need., Why Are You Promoting Another Recipe… Here?!, Rachel. It’s. Pumpkin. Cookies., When It's Giving Zero Seasoning, Raisin Drama, Again, Plot Twist: He Hates The Main Ingredient, But It’s Literally Written There. In English., Oatmeal Raisin… Without the Raisin?, Banana Bread. No Bananas., "It's Not Me, It's You!", Ginger Crunch… Minus the Ginger., At This Point, They’re Just Guessing, “Too Sweet” (Because You Made Something Else), Reading Is Fundamental (and Delicious), Step 2. It’s In Step 2. PLEASE., Go, Ethel! You Domestic Queen, Nicole, This Ain’t It.

The author replied with Nicole’s name to correct her. Not even passive-aggressively. Just, “Nicole, you didn’t follow the recipe.”