Introduction Most cooks use recipes A recipe is
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Introduction ü Most cooks use recipes. A recipe is a list of ingredients that gives you directions for preparing a specific food. If you know how to follow recipes, then you will be successful in the kitchen. Who knows! You may become a famous chef! 2
Introduction ü Successful cooks know: • How to read a recipe • Abbreviations • Measuring Techniques • Equivalents • How to Change a Recipe 3
Parts of a Recipe Name What the recipe is called. ü A recipe usually includes: Quesadillas Yield Number of servings the recipe makes. Equipment (Serves 4 - 2 person) 8 flour tortillas Ingredients 1 cup grated cheese 1. Heat a frying pan over medium heat. 2. Place a tortilla in the pan. 3. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese on the tortilla. 4. Cover the cheese with another tortilla. Directions Steps you follow to make the recipe. 4 5. Cook about 1 minute, until brown and crisp. Then turn the quesadilla over. Cook until the cheese melts. 6. Place on a serving plate. Cut into pie shaped wedges. 7. Repeat process with remaining ingredients. Food products you need to make the recipe.
Your turn ü Make up a recipe to make a peanut butter & jelly sandwich for you and your best friend. ü Include all the parts: • Name • Yield • Ingredients • Equipment • Directions (numbered) 5
Name the Abbreviations ü The U. S. uses the English system: • Teaspoon • Tablespoon Tbsp. or T. • Cup c. • Pint pt. • Quart qt. • Gallon gal. • Ounce/fluid ounce • Pound 6 tsp. or t. oz. / fl. oz. lb.
Name the Abbreviations ü Most other countries use the Metric system: • Milliliter 7 m. L • Liter L • Grams g • Kilogram kg
Name the Abbreviations ü More abbreviations: • • • 8 Few grains, dash, pinch Dozen Pound Inch Second Minute Hour Degree Fahrenheit/Celsius f. g. doz. lb. in. sec. min. hr. F. / C
Abbreviations Pop Quiz ü What do these stand for? • lb. • L • tsp. or t. • F. • qt. • fl. oz. 9
The Right Measuring Utensil ü What are two ingredients that you’d measure with when using: • measuring spoons? • dry/solid measuring cups? • a liquid measuring cup? ü Which measuring utensil would you use to measure each of these ingredients? • • 10 1 1/3 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Measuring Liquid Ingredients ü Liquid ingredients can include: • Milk, water, oil, juice, vanilla extract, etc. ü To measure 1/4 cup or more of a liquid ingredient, use a clear, liquid measuring cup. • Place the cup on level surface and read measurements at eye level. ü For smaller amounts use measuring spoons. • Fill the spoon until a slight dome is visible. 11
Measuring Dry Ingredients ü Dry ingredients can include: • Flour, sugar, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder. ü To measure 1/4 cup or more of a dry ingredient use a dry measuring cup. • Measuring cups generally come in 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, and 1 cup sizes. ü To measure less than a 1/4 cup use a measuring spoon. 12 • Measuring spoons generally come in 1/4, 1/2, & 1 teaspoon & 1 tablespoon sizes. • To measure 1/8 tsp. measure 1/4 tsp. & then remove half.
Measuring Dry Ingredients ü Measuring flour: • Do not pack the flour into the measuring cup or spoon because you will end up with more flour. Instead, scoop flour into the cup and level with a spatula or knife. ü Measuring brown sugar: • Pack the brown sugar tightly into the measuring cup or spoon. Once it is packed down, level it with a straight edge or knife. ü Measuring granulated sugar: • Fill the cup with sugar. Level with the back of a spatula or knife so that sugar is even with top of measuring cup or spoon. 13
Pass the Cup ü Dry/solid measure check-up: • Which of these amounts is greater? 14 1/2 cup or 3/4 cup 1/4 cup or 1/3 cup 1/4 cup or 2 Tbsp. 1/2 cup or 1/4 cup or 3 tsp. 1 1/3 cup or 1 1/4 cup
Measuring Solid Ingredients ü Sticks of butter and margarine have measurements marked on the wrapper. • One stick = 1/2 cup or 8 tablespoons ü Measure solid fats, such as shortening or peanut butter, in a dry measuring cup. • Pack it into the cup and level it with a spatula. Then use a plastic scraper to remove it from the cup. 15
Basic Equivalents ü 1 fluid ounce = 2 Tablespoons ü 8 ounces = 1 cup ü 16 ounces = 1 pound ü 1 pint = 2 cups ü 1 quart = 2 pints = 4 cups ü 1 gallon = 4 quarts = 8 pints = 16 cups 17
Equivalents at the Store ü At the store, many foods are sold by the pint or by the quart. Many recipes will ask you to measure those foods by the cup. ü Here is a helpful guide: 18 • 1 cup = 1/2 pint • 2 cups = 1 pint • 4 cups = 2 pints • 4 cups = 1 quart • 4 quarts = 1 gallon
Equivalents at the Store ü Answer the following questions with one of these amounts: 1/2 pint 1 quart What size container will you buy if. . . 1. A recipe for salad calls for 2 cups of cottage cheese. ? 2. A recipe for a fruit dessert calls for 1 cup of whipping cream? 3. You need 4 cups of milk for a pudding? 4. You need 2 cups of sour cream to make a dip? 5. A recipe for fruit salad says to mix 8 ounces of yogurt with fruit? 19
Basic Equivalents Pop Quiz 1. 1. 1 pint = ____ cups 2. 2. 1 gallon = ____ quarts 3. 3. 1 quart = ____ cups 4. 4. 1 cup = ____ tablespoons 5. 5. 1 tablespoon 20 = ____ teaspoons
Putting Cups Together ü Useful amounts to know: • • • 2/3 cup 3/4 cup 1/8 cup 1 cup = = = 1/3 cup + 1/3 cup 1/2 cup + 1/4 cup or ¼ cup + ¼ cup 2 Tablespoons 1/2 cup + 1/2 cup 1/3 cup + 1/3 cup 1/4 cup + 1/4 cup ü How would you measure these amounts? • 1 1/4 cups water • 2/3 cup sugar • 3/4 cup flour 21
How Do You Measure Up? ü This recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies yields 3 dozen. You need to make 6 dozen. Write down the measurements you would use to double this recipe. Use correct abbreviations. Chocolate Chip Cookies Yields 3 dozen. 2 1/4 cup flour 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup margarine 3/4 cup sugar 22 2 cup chocolate chips
How Do You Measure Up? ü Your Grandma’s recipe for Chocolate Cake makes a large cake so you want to make only half of a cake. Write down the new measurements you would need to make half this recipe. Use correct abbreviations. Chocolate Cake 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk 2 1/2 cups cake flour 23 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 chocolate squares 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How Do You Measure Up? BONUS ü What is half of 2/3 cup? ü If a recipe calls for one egg and you want to cut the recipe in half, how might you half an egg? Answer: 1 large egg = 1/4 cup. Crack egg into bowl and mix with fork. Pour out approximately 1/2 or 2 tablespoons of egg. 24
You’re the Expert ü Jenny is throwing a surprise birthday party for her best friend Katie. She has decided to make Katie’s favorite dish, meat loaf. There will be a total of 40 people at the party. Answer the following questions: • The recipe says it serves 8 people. By what number should Jenny multiply each ingredient to make enough meat loaf for everyone? • The recipe calls for 1 1/2 lbs. of ground beef. How much ground beef will Jenny need to make enough meat loaf for everyone? • Jenny will be serving milk with the meal. She plans on using 8 oz. glasses. How many gallons of milk does she need to make sure everyone gets one glass of milk? 25
Kitchen Math Quiz Write down the answers to the following questions. 1. 1 tablespoon is equivalent to __ teaspoons 2. 1 fluid ounce is equivalent to __ tablespoons 26
Kitchen Math Quiz Write down the answers to the following questions. 3. How would you measure the following dry ingredient amounts? (what equipment would you use? ) a) b) c) d) 27 A) 2/3 cup = B) 1/8 cup = C) 1 2/3 cup = D) 2 3/4 cups =
Kitchen Math Quiz 4. The number of servings a recipe makes is called its ____. a. b. c. d. 5. serving size yield equivalent supply Match the term on the left with the appropriate abbreviation on the right. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 28 a. b. c. d. pounds cups tablespoons teaspoons ounces a. b. c. d. e. c. T. lb. t. oz.
Kitchen Math Quiz 6. True of False? a. A) Liquids should always be measured at eye level. b. B) When measuring flour you should scoop it into a dry measuring cup, pack it, and level it with a straight edge. c. C) One stick of butter is equal to 1 cup. 7. Look at each of the following measurements and determine which amount is larger: a. b. c. d. 29 A) 1/3 cup or 1/4 cup B) 1 pound or 18 ounces C) 1 tablespoon or 4 teaspoons D) 1 pint or 3 cups
Kitchen Math Quiz Write down the answers to the following questions. 1. 1 tablespoon is equivalent to 3 teaspoons 2. 1 fluid ounce is equivalent to 2 tablespoons 30
Kitchen Math Quiz Write down the answers to the following questions. 3. How would you measure the following amounts? (what equipment would you use? ) a) b) c) d) A) 2/3 cup brown sugar = 1/3 +1/3 firmly packed B) 1/8 cup oil = 1 T + 1 T C) 1 2/3 cup flour = 1 c + 1/3 c +1/3 c D) 2 3/4 cups sugar = 1 c +1/4 c + 1/4 c a) 31 - or - 1 c +1/2 c +1/4 c
Kitchen Math Quiz 4. The number of servings a recipe makes is called its ____. a. b. c. d. 5. serving size yield equivalent supply Match the term on the left with the appropriate abbreviation on the right. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 32 a. b. c. d. Pounds c. lb Cups a. c Tablespoons b. T Teaspoons d. t Ounces e. oz a. b. c. d. e. c T lb t oz
Kitchen Math Quiz 6. True of False? a. A) Liquids should always be measured at eye level. True! b. B) When measuring flour you should scoop it into a dry measuring cup, pack it, and level it with a straight edge. False! (don’t pack) c. C) One stick of butter is equal to 1 cup. False! (1 stick = ½ c) 7. Look at each of the following measurements and determine which amount is larger: a. b. c. d. 33 A) 1/3 cup or 1/4 cup B) 1 pound or 18 ounces C) 1 tablespoon or 4 teaspoons D) 1 pint or 3 cups
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