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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/ 450 g.
• 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 Micro for 4 servings will become
40 mins. on MEDIUM Micro for
6 servings.
• When doubling a recipe from 4 to 8 add
on half the original cooking time, ie. 30
mins. on MEDIUM Micro for 4 servings will
become 45 mins. on MEDIUM Micro 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
Micro for 4 servings will become 15-20
mins. on MEDIUM Micro 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 650 W ovens,
however since 1990 oven output powers have
been set by a new standard (IEC). When
using other cookbooks, the 900 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.
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