Increasing and Decreasing Recipes
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 mins. 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, i.e.. 30 mins. on
MEDIUM power for 4 servings will become
40 mins. on MEDIUM power for
6 servings.
When doubling a recipe from 4 to 8
• Add on half the original cooking time, i.e. 30
mins. on MEDIUM power for 4 servings will
become 45 mins. on MEDIUM power 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, i.e. 30 mins. on MEDIUM
power for 4 servings will become 15-20
mins. on MEDIUM power for 2 servings.
Using Recipes from Other Books
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.
Many cookbooks refer to 650W 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. HIGH or MEDIUM
and select the same cooking time suggested,
however CHECK the progress of the food
during cooking and adjust the time if
necessary.
Cooking for One
• 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 flavours.
• 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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