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Increasing and Decreasing Recipes
Increasing recipes
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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.
• Always check the recipe during cooking.
• When increasing the ingredients to 6
servings, add an extra one third of the original
cooking time, i.e.. 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, i.e. 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, i.e. 30 mins. on MEDIUM power for 4
servings will become 15-20 mins. on MEDIUM
power for 2 servings.
Using Recipes from Other Books
The best way to convert a family favourite dish is
to find a similar recipe in a cookery book to give
you a guide to the correct method and
timings to use.
Many cookbooks refer to 650W ovens, however
since 1990 oven output powers have been set by
a new standard (IEC). When using other
cookbooks, the 1000 W output power of your
oven must be allowed for. Use the same power
level suggested e.g. HIGH or MEDIUM and select
the same cooking time suggested,
however CHECK the progress of the food
during cooking and adjust the time if necessary.
Cooking for One
• For one serving quarter ALL ingredients listed.
• Choose a dish that is proportionally smaller
than the one recommended in the recipe.
• Use the same cooking power recommended in
the original recipe.
• Start by cooking for one quarter of the
recommended cooking time, although extra
time in most cases will be required.
• Always check the food during cooking.
• There is not a great saving for reduced
quantities of soups, casseroles, stews and rice,
as a minimum time is required to
tenderise meats and blend flavours.
• When cooking for one it often makes sense to
cook for two and plate up both meals. Freeze
one meal for a later date.
