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Donnie Rhett Koonce, an ophthalmic assistant, holds a bachelor’s in anthropology and a master’s degree in biomedical science. When he is not carrying out research and assisting in treating glaucoma patients, Donnie Rhett Koonce enjoys playing instruments and creating new recipes.
Amature and professional cooks alike can apply their knowledge to create novel recipes. Taking a recipe from an idea to a delicious dish requires going through several steps:
1. Look out for inspiration: Many new recipes are developed to replicate a dish from a restaurant or dinner. Trying a new ingredient or cooking technique is also a way to get creative about recipe ideas.
2. Test and adjust: New recipes do not usually turn out perfectly from the first attempt. Cooks will often get input from others to evaluate the flavor and texture. Anything from ingredient proportions to cooking temperatures may need to be recalibrated.
3. Be descriptive: If the recipe is being developed for a cookbook or blog, the instructions must be clear enough for another person to follow. It is important to record all actions performed while making the recipe so that the result can be recreated and the process written down accurately.
