From http://www.reddit.com/r/AskCulinary/comments/19x3ak/should_modern_recipes_be_consultative_or/c8s3gqz (Ken-G)
I call this a recipe template. It is a spreadsheet but shown below in text outline format.
Baked Fish — More than a Billion Recipes (5x12x3x12x11x12x5x12x12x6=1,231,718,400)
Container (choose 1 of 5)
- Au Gratin Pan
- Baking Dish
- Foil
- Parchment
- Single Serve
Fish (choose 1 of 12), guideline 1 pound
- Bass/Branzino
- Cod
- Dorado/Mahi Mahi
- Grouper
- Halibut
- Roughy
- Salmon
- Scallops
- Shrimp
- Snapper
- Sole/Flounder
- Tuna
Fat (choose 1-2 of 3), guideline 2-4 Tbsp
- Butter
- Olive Oil
- Mayo
Liquid (choose 2-3 of 12), guideline 1/2 Cup
- Lemon Juice
- Lime Juice
- White Wine
- Sherry
- Balsamic Vin
- Milk/Cream
- Soy Sauce
- Fish Sauce
- Rice Vinegar
- Mirin
- Sesame Oil
- Teriyaki Sauce
Extras (choose 0-3 0f 11), guideline <1/4 Cup
- Onion
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Green Onion
- Bacon Bits
- Capers
- Jalapeño
- Olives
- Marmalade
- Shallots
- Sugar/Honey
Fruit/Veg (choose 0-2 of 12), guideline - not too much
- Tomato
- Mushrooms
- Bell Pepper
- Mango
- Pineapple
- Cajun Trinity
- Creole Mix
- Parsley/Cilantro
- Pesto
- Salsa(Red/Green)
- Sambal
- Tabasco
Cheese (choose 0-1 of 5), guideline 1/4-1/2 Cup
- Parmesan
- Romano
- Jack
- Cheddar
- Feta
Spices/Herbs (choose 2-3 of 12), guideline 1/2 tsp each
- Salt & Pepper
- Basil
- Cayenne
- Cilantro/Coriander
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Mustard(Dry/Wet)
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Red Chile Flakes
- Thyme
- Wasabi
Crust (choose 0-1 of 12), guideline <1 Cup
- Coconut
- Corn Flakes
- Cornmeal
- Flour/Egg Batter
- Panko/Bread Cr
- Almonds
- Cashews
- Macadamia
- Pine Nuts
- Pistachios
- Sesame Seeds
- Walnuts
Oven Setting (choose 1 of 6), guideline Hotter=Crispier
- 325° 30-40 min
- 350° 20-30 min
- 375° 15-20 min
- 400° 10-15 min
- 450° 8-10 min
- 500° 5-8 min