<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I am an intellectual property attorney, specializing in copyright and trademark. Taylor Cushman is exactly right! Posting a proprietary recipe on a mailing list or through the InterNet can create serious liability for the poster. It really is best to approach the individual author or the publisher to get permission to circulate a recipe. If you agree to only circulate one and agree to provide full credit to the author and identify the book and where it can be purchased, in my experience, most publishers and authors will grant permission for a one-time circulation. If you structure your request correctly, it is obvious to the publisher and author that you are offering free publicity and not trying to rip them off. Best way to contact the copyright owner for the book is through the publisher. You can determine who is the copyright owner by checking the copyright notice which is usually on the flipside of the title page. Do it legally! Good luck. Susan Lerner