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Theseasoned home chefknows that no matter your skill level, not every recipe will be a slam-dunk.

If you dont like feta cheese, for example, thatbaked feta pasta recipeprobably isnt for you.

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(Think of it as the Instagram vs. reality effect of food.)

5 tips for spotting pretty, but not tasty, recipes on social media

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If I see a recipe that looks appealing, I also look and see the creators background.

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Did they go to culinary school?

Work in a test kitchen or restaurant?

Have recipes published by sources outside their own social feeds?

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These qualifiers are promising, says Hoeffner.

(Meanwhile, someone who just started posting food recipes last month…might be less promising.)

Sometimes that game pays off, and sometimes, it doesnt.

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But going into that clear-eyed might help stave off any disappointment if it all goes wrong.

Knowing these simple rules can help you sniff out a no-good recipe.

Ill also look at similar recipes to determine what will work and what proportions are appropriate, Hoeffner says.

Two cups with coffee and green tea on a beige background.

I wish there could be more transparency in the space.

We can also learn and be entertained from kitchen failures.

Meaning, they may be more trustworthy.

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