Michael L Kankiewicz wrote:
> Here's something from the government.
>
> http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl122.pdf

This is better:

http://tinyurl.com/5knv8

Mere listings of ingredients as in recipes, formulas, compounds or
prescriptions are not subject to copyright protection. However, where a
recipe or formula is accompanied by mere listings of ingredients as in
recipes, formulas, compounds or prescriptions are not subject to
copyright protection. However, where a recipe or formula is accompanied
by *substantial literary expression* in the form of an explanation or
directions, or when there is a combination of recipes, as in a
cookbook, there may be a basis for copyright protection.


Saute, stir, boil, mince, steam, etc. do NOT qualify as "substantial
literary expression".

Once again, for the pontificating putzes, recipes per se CANNUOT be
copyrighted... in fact I have never seen a copyrighted recipe anywhere.