1. Reading a Recipe
Reading a Recipe
Home & Careers 6 Mrs. Hayes

2. What is a Recipe? Reading a Recipe
A set of instructions on how to make food or drink

3. Recipe Name Reading a Recipe Tells you what you will be making
Example: “Tropical Fruit Smoothies”
Can tell you a little about the food
Example from above tells us its a beverage that has fruit in it

4. Servings Reading a Recipe How much the recipe will make
Example: “Tropical Fruit Smoothies” 4- 6oz servings
This recipe will fill four 6oz cups

5. Time Reading a Recipe How long to make the food from start to finish
How long it will take you to prep
How long it will take you to bake (if applicable)

6. Ingredients Reading a Recipe
A list of items you will need to make a recipe
Measurement of quantity for each ingredient
Example: 2 cups of water
Gather ingredients and measure them before starting to cook!!!
Listed in order of use in recipe.

7. Directions Reading a Recipe Steps to take to make the recipe.
Detailed instructions leading you through each step
Always read through the directions before starting to cook
Always go in order, and double check each set of instructions before taking action!
If you do not understand, or have a question please ask!!!!

8. Please Complete Reading a Recipe
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars recipe worksheet.
In binder

9. How to Make a PB & J Sandwich
Reading a Recipe
How to Make a PB & J Sandwich
Please write a recipe- How to make a Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich. Pretend its for an exchange student who has never seen or tasted one. Give detailed instructions to them so they can try this American classic!
Name Servings Time Ingredients Directions

10. Making PB & J Sandwiches
Reading a Recipe
Making PB & J Sandwiches
Thank you for writing a recipe on How to Make a PB & J Sandwich
Let’s see if your recipes have all the necessary information and are easy to follow.
After your recipe is reviewed by Teacher, reflect on your recipe and make improvements for Homework.