Understanding RecipesWhat is a recipe?Set of directions for using ingredients,

procedures and cooking instructions for a certain dish

instructions must be clear and easy to follow

following instructions and measuring ingredients accurately result in a consistent product every time it is prepared

Understanding Recipes The 5 Components of A Recipe:

Name --- name of the recipe

Ingredients --- quantity/type of “stuff” in a recipe

Yield --- how many servings or portions recipe will make

Directions --- how to prepare the food item

Temperature/Time --- correct oven temperatures and cooking times

Understanding Recipes 6 Things to remember!

Proof read your recipe

Preheat oven Gather utensils

Gather ingredients

Measure/weigh accurately

Follow directions in order

Understanding RecipesShort Forms

Tablespoon = T or Tbsp

Teaspoon = t or tsp

Cup = C

Ounces = oz

Litres = L

Millilitres = ml

Pounds = lbs

Gram = g

Kilogram = kg

Understanding RecipesWhat are some benefits of using a

recipe?

Consistency in quality and quantity every time

Control of portion size and costEliminate food wasteIncreased efficiency because of clear,

concise instructions

Understanding RecipesIngredients can be measured 3 different

ways:

Weight (how heavy something is)

Volume (the amount of space something takes up)

Count (food ingredient comes in standard sizes)

Understanding RecipesWeight

Measuring by weight is the quickest, easiest and most accurate way of measuring dry foods.

Scales are use to measure weightBalance scales are used when precise

measurement required

Understanding RecipesVolumeUsed most often to measure liquidsThe volume measure should be placed on

a level surfaceLiquid filled to the specified lineCountUsed for smaller items such as eggs,

olives etc.

Understanding RecipesImportant Things to Keep in Mind…

Occasionally it is necessary to convert recipes, or adjust ingredient quantities…

In what situations might a recipe need to be converted?

When the yield or portion size changes, it is necessary to convert a recipe before any preparation begins.

Understanding RecipesChocolate Chip Cookies

Yield: 15 (2 oz cookies) or 30 (1 oz cookies)

Ingredients:

1 cup butter/margarine, softened 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar ½ cup granulated white sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 ½ cups all purpose flour ½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions:

Preheat oven to 300 F. In a mixer bowl, cream together butter, brown and white sugar until mixture appears creamy white in

colour and light and fluffy. At this point, add eggs one at a time. Add vanilla extract and blend in. Combine flour, baking soda and salt and mix into mixture. Mix well. Using a rubber spatula, fold in chocolate chips. Using a 2 oz cookie scoop (red handle), scoop cookie dough onto baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes,

until golden brown around the edges. Let cool and enjoy.