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Increasing Recipes
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To increase a recipe from 4-6 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 450 g.
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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 minutes on 600 W for 4 servings will
become 40 minutes on 600 W for 6 servings.
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When doubling a recipe from 4-8, add on half the
original cooking time, i.e. 30 minutes on 600 W
for 4 servings will become 45 minutes on 600 W
for 8 servings.
Decreasing Recipes
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To decrease a recipe from 4 servings to
2 servings, halve the ingredients listed.
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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.
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Allow half to two-thirds of the original cooking
time, i.e. 30 minutes on 600 W for 4 servings will
become 15-20 minutes on 600 W for 2 servings.
Increasing and Decreasing Recipes
Using Recipes from Other Books
Cooking for One
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.
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
600 W and select the same cooking time suggested,
however check the progress of the food during
cooking and adjust the time if necessary.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Microwave Recipe Techniques
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