To answer the 2nd question was If not? that was what i meant to include. You asked is it very important as far as the value of the domain as it applies to intended use?
Why sure it is. Think of your domain name as if it were a brand. What does the name mean to you? to others? How will it be used? does it make sense? is it easy to remember?
If you design as a portal to other recipe sites collectively, with a good marketing plan it is possible you could generate enough traffic and increase the value of this domain to upwards of xxxx.