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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 Medium microwave for
4 servings will become 40 minutes
on Medium microwave 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 Medium microwave for
4 servings will become 45 minutes on
Medium microwave 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
Medium microwave for 4 servings will
become 15-20 minutes on Medium
microwave 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 nd 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. High or Medium
microwave 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 avours.
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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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