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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 minutes per lb.
§ 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 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 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. 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.
§ 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 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.
Increasing and Decreasing Recipes
Using Recipes from Other Books
Cooking for One
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