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> Butchaknowwhat? I know a number of folks (relatives, neighbor) who
> *must* have a recipe and then they follow it to the letter. They lack
> confidence in their ability to improvise.

You hit the nail right on the head...but I'm starting to gain confidence.
I really admire people who can just 'whip' up a dish and know what and
how much spices and herbs to use in a dish. What hurts me is I'm not the
adventurous type...I like to play it safe.