Increasing and Decreasing Recipes
INCREASING RECIPES
•
To increase a recipe from 4 to 6
servings,
increase each ingredient listed
by half. To double the quantity, simply
double every ingredient listed.
• Do not forget that large quantities will
require a larger dish. Make sure that it is
deep enough to prevent the recipe from
boiling over during cooking.
• Cover as directed in the recipe. Stir or
rearrange foods as recommended.
• Increase the stand times by 5 mins. per
lb/450g.
• Always check the recipe during cooking.
• When increasing the ingredients to 6
servings, add an extra one third of the
original cooking time, ie. 30 mins. on
MEDIUM power for 4 servings will
become 40 mins. on MEDIUM power for
6 servings.
•
When doubling a recipe from 4 to 8
add on half the original cooking time, ie.
30 mins. on MEDIUM power for 4
servings will become 45 mins. on
MEDIUM power for 8 servings.
DECREASING RECIPES
• To decrease a recipe from 4 servings to
2 servings, halve the ingredients listed.
• Choose a dish that is proportionally
smaller than the one recommended in
the recipe, however make sure it is deep
enough to stop food boiling over.
• Allow half to two-thirds of the original
cooking time, ie. 30 mins. on MEDIUM
power for 4 servings will become 15-20
mins. on MEDIUM power for 2 servings.
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MINCE PIES - CAUTION
REMEMBER even if the pastry is cold to the touch, the filling will be piping hot and will
warm the pastry through. Take care not to overheat otherwise burning can occur due to the
high fat and sugar content of the filling. Check the temperature of the filling before
consuming to avoid burning your mouth.
CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS AND
LIQUIDS - CAUTION
Take great care when reheating these items. See Page 8-9.
Do not leave unattended.
Do not add extra alcohol.
BABIES’ BOTTLES - CAUTION
Milk or formula MUST be shaken thoroughly before heating and again at the end and tested
carefully before feeding a baby.
See page 52 for details.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE TO STERILISE BABIES’
BOTTLES. If you have a special microwave steriliser we urge extreme caution, due to the
low quantity of water involved. It is vital to follow the manufacturers instructions implicitly.
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines