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I think it´s an ok layout. But it doesn´t really remind me of cuisine.
People are happy when they´re cooking! Try to make things more bright. Try adding textures, colors, icons... What ever works best for you!
And use the photographs! They won´t distract the user. They would make them hungry! You can even make spep by step pictures or a video showing how to make the recipe... On my personal experience, these are really helpfull!

Many thanks, adding more colour is difficult, but will have a look and see what I can do, the textures could work.
I'm having some photographs shot soon, so will see if any are suitable for the homepage.
Many thanks