Hi! I’m Max Turner, the recipe hacker, flavor hunter, and home-cook behind RecipesAsSeen.com. Like most guys, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen a mouthwatering recipe on TV, TikTok, or YouTube and thought, “Is that even legit?” That curiosity (and hunger) turned into this blog.

At Recipes As Seen, I put trending and celebrity-inspired recipes to the test—right in my own kitchen. From viral mac & cheese bakes to celebrity chef burger stacks, I cut through the filters and give you the real results: the wins, the fails, and the ones that deserve a permanent spot in your rotation.