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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.
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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.
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Cover as directed in the recipe.
Stir or rearrange foods as
recommended.
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Increase the stand times by
5 minutes per lb.
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Always check the recipe during
cooking.
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When increasing the ingredients to
6 servings, add an extra one third
of the original cooking time, ie.
30 minutes on
600 W
for 4 servings
will become 40 minutes on
600 W
for 6 servings.
§
When doubling a recipe from 4 to
8
add on half the original cooking
time, ie. 30 minutes on
600 W
for
4 servings will become 45 minutes
on
600 W
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 minutes on
600 W
for 4 servings
will become 15-20 minutes on
600 W
for 2 servings.
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 650 W 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.
1000 W
or
800 W
and select the same cooking time
suggested, however
check
the progress
of the food during cooking and adjust
the time if necessary.
§
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.
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Start by cooking for one quarter of
the recommended cooking time,
although extra time in most cases
will be required.
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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.
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When cooking for one it often makes
sense to cook for two and plate up
both meals. Freeze one meal for a
later date.
Increasing and Decreasing Recipes
Using Recipes from Other Books
Cooking for One