1. Objective 5.02 How are recipe terminology and directions interpreted?

2. What is a RECIPE? A recipe is a set of instructions for preparing a specific food.

3. A good recipe contains: Ingredients Amounts of ingredients Instructions Temperature Yield –how many people the recipe will serve Pan size Cooking time

4. Recipe Formats 1.Standard 2.Action Form 3.Narrative Form

5. Standard Form Ingredients listed first Instructions in paragraph form following ingredients MOST COMMON and easy to follow! »Almost all the recipes we’ve done have been in standard format.

6. STANDARD RECIPE Ex: Quiches (makes 2 pies) 8 eggs 1 ¾ c milk salt & pepper to taste 2 deep dish pie shells 1 c swiss cheese 1 c ham pieces 1 jar bacon bits 1 c shredded cheddar cheese Pre-heat oven. Allow pie shell to thaw about 10 min. Then, using a fork, prick edges and bottom (to allow air to escape). Bake pie shells @ 450 until golden brown – 5 min. Reduce heat to 350. Mix egg and milk with a fork to blend. Fill cooked pie shells with cheese and meat (one with swiss and ham, one with cheddar and bacon). Pour egg mixture over meat (add more milk/egg if not enough to cover). Bake 35-40 minutes until a knife in center comes out clean.

7. ACTION FORM Step by step instruction Ingredients are included in each step with the related instructions EX: 1.Preheat oven. 2.Beat 1c shortening and 1c sugar and 1 c… 3.Add 2 eggs…

8. NARRATIVE FORM Written in paragraph form Ingredients and instructions written together EX: Preheat oven to 350°. Beat 1c shortening, 1c sugar, and 1c brown sugar until creamy. Add two eggs…

9. SUBSTITUTIONS If you don’t have: 2 egg yolks 1c cake flour 1oz. Baking chocolate 1 T fresh, chopped herbs 1c buttermilk You may substitute this: 1 egg 7/8c sifted, all purpose flour 3T cocoa & 1T butter 1 t dried, crushed herbs 1 T lemon juice or vinegar + enough fat free milk to equal 1 cup OR 1c plain, nonfat yogurt Sometimes you will need to substitute ingredients because you don’t have the ingredients on hand.