I never follow the recipe perfectly, basicly I just dont measure to much out, if it says a teaspoon of vanilla I dont actually bring out a measuring spoon, I just add vanilla lol when it comes to salt I ALWAYS put in way less then what is called for. and my baking generaly always turns out delisious, I also love to make up recipe's out of my head like diet chocolate lol dont know if its actuuly dite but I loose weight when I eat it lol