First, I think we do need to be careful about having too many threads pinned. There is a balance between having an easy reference and distancing visitiors who have to scroll down past ten pinned threads to find the most recent discussion.
I think this concern can be addressed by using sub-threads. We would only need to have two pinned threads. The first could be for resources with the second being our recipe thread. Sub-threads within the resource thread might include (1) links to cooking blogs and websites, (2) a cooks reference, (3) equipment reviews, etc. The recipe thread could be sub-divided any number of ways. If space for sub-threads were not an issue I might suggest the folowing sub-threads: (1) appetizers, (2) soups, (3) salads, (4) main dishes, (5) side dishes, (6) desserts and snack items, (7) breads, (8) beverages and cocktails, (9) miscellaneous including condiments, mixes, food preparation, etc. I intuitively organize and search for recipes using these categories and except to find a variety of preparation methods, ingredients and cuisine within each category. Your mileage may vary.
Second, there is a Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights group here on DU that has had their own recipe thread posted (on DU2 and expected to be continued on DU3). There has been some discussion of dividing that group into a food oriented vegetarian and vegan group and a separate animal rights activism group. Given that vegetarian and vegan cooking are addressed elsewhere on DU, I don't think this group is the appropriate place to post vegetarian and vegan recipes. FWIW, I say that as someone who makes a conscious effort to limit my meat consumption to about 4 meals a week.
Just my opinion.
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