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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.
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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 mins 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, i.e. 30 mins on
MEDIUM power for 4 servings will become
40 mins on MEDIUM power for 6 servings.
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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
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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 fi nd 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. 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
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For one serving quarter ALL ingredients
listed.
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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 fl avours.
•
When cooking for one it often makes
sense to cook for two and plate up both
meals. Freeze one meal for a later date.
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