Invent Your Recipe: Simple Dishes Made Your Way

Hi! My name is Tom and welcome to my blog. Are you a beginner cook looking for recipe suggestions? Are you an experienced home cook looking for a place to share ideas and offer suggestions to recipes? Or, are you somewhere in-between? If so, you found the right place.

Here at Invent Your Recipe I make simple everyday dishes that can be changed up using different ingredients.

I offer base recipes and alternative ingredient suggestions. All brought to you by a Cook that does not like recipes! That’s right. I cook without recipes, then write down what I did! It is not for everyone, but that is my style, and I hope you like it.

If you are interested in seeing my recipe style, grab your free eCookbook and enjoy! I also hope to see you in the comments of one of the many recipes on this blog, contributing to the experience!


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Latest Recipes

Grilled BBQ Chicken Kabobs Recipe

Grilled BBQ Chicken Kabobs

Grilled BBQ Chicken Kabobs. Boneless chicken breasts, bell peppers, red onions, and zucchini are placed on skewers, marinated in BBQ sauce, and grilled to perfection.

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3 Quick Shrimp Scampi Recipe Ideas

This blog aims to demonstrate how a base recipe, in this case, quick shrimp scampi recipe ideas, can create a new recipe with a few ingredient changes. First, we create a recipe, then taste the recipe,

The Concept of Invent Your Recipe

The idea for this website came about from me trying to write down recipes for my wife, who wanted to be able to cook the dishes I love. As I began writing recipes down I found it difficult because I always change the ways I prepare dishes, I like to create, not emulate. The name “Invent Your Recipe” was a direct result of the idea of creating.

And the motto for this idea of Invent Your Recipe is: Create, Taste, Innovate

I hope that this website can serve as a platform for sharing ideas and for pushing the boundaries of contemporary dishes. To learn more about me check out the about the cook page and I look forward to inventing recipes with you!

Create Your Own Recipes

Are you interested in creating your own recipes? I hope so because cooking, creating, and eating is a lot of fun! Especially when you get friends and family to contribute to the cooking and eating experience.

Creating lifelong memories is an important part of cooking for me. Spending time with loved ones in the kitchen is my happy place.

Looking for a framework or guide for creating recipes? I have just the thing. Check out this page, How to Invent A Recipe, to get started.

Included are an introduction to my “base recipe” concept, steps to invent a recipe, and tips for creating your starting lineup of base recipes.

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Kitchen Pantry

World of Vinegar: Body Image

All About Vinegar

Share with others! 16 shares Vinegar is an essential ingredient in countless recipes and has been a staple in kitchens …

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All About Garlic

Share with others! 16 shares Garlic, the aromatic and flavorful bulb, is a beloved ingredient in kitchens worldwide. But did …

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All About Cooking Oils

Cooking oils are an essential part of our culinary adventures, adding flavor and richness to our dishes while imparting health …

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All About Tomatoes

All About Tomatoes

To me, nothing says summer like fresh tomatoes. I know, there are tons of other things that say summer; the …

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About The Cook

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Fan Favorite Recipes

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Stir Fry Cabbage with Green Beans: A 35 Minute Recipe

Stir Fry Cabbage with Green Beans. Cabbage sautéed with green beans, tomatoes, and onions and mixed with stir fry sauce.

zucchini with beans and sweet potatoes

Zucchini with Beans and Sweet Potatoes: A 30 Minute Recipe

Zucchini with Beans and Sweet Potatoes. Zucchini sautéed with garlic, onions, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes and mixed with beans.

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Whole Wheat Pasta Aglio e Olio with Broccoli

Whole Wheat Pasta Aglio e Olio with Broccoli. Whole wheat pasta sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic, broccoli, and grated cheese.

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Garlic Butter Tuna Steaks: A Healthy One Hour Recipe

Garlic Butter Tuna Steaks. Pan seared garlic butter tuna steaks served with sautéed spaghetti squash.

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