Cooking and Culinary Arts Section Rules

In the culinary arts section, users are permitted to freely share recipes for their favorite foods and beverages. Recipes, however, are not useful unless they are properly written. The section rules for Cooking and Culinary arts primarily exist in order to assist in proper sharing of recipes, but a few rules may have offenses that warrant bans if violated.


1. When posting a recipe, you must clearly label the recipe's Name, Ingredients, Approximate Cook Time, Preparation Steps, and how many Servings. It is recommended that you use the provided template, as it satisfies these requirements.

2. Remember to include measurements for how much of each ingredient is present in the recipe, as well as what cookware is ideal for preparing it.

3. Sufficient detail in describing the preparation of a recipe is crucial. Lack of information will result in a failed dish, so be sure to include all steps, including sifting of flour, powdered sugar, or specific techniques for certain foods such as pasta.

4. If you are looking for a recipe and want to request one in a thread, ensure that you include a list of any potential food allergies or sensitivities. This includes dietary restrictions due to health concerns, and preferences such as no animal products for users who are vegetarian or vegan.

6. Cameo Forums encourages friendly interaction between users. It is against forum policy for users in the Cooking and Culinary Arts section to discriminate against others due to their dietary preferences or restrictions. Do not break this rule, or it will warrant disciplinary action. See Forum Rules for more details.

7. Posting recipes for alcoholic beverages, or recipes that are prepared using alcohol, is permitted.

8. Posting recipes that contain illegal substances, or cake decoration photographs with offensive themes, is strictly forbidden.