Recipes

Definitions

Recipe: A set of directions used in cooking *read a recipe 3 times before cooking*

Abbreviations: A shortened form of a word Equivalents: Amounts that are equal to each

other Yield: How much a recipe makes There are 3 parts to a recipe:

Ingredients Directions Yield

Abbreviations Examples

Cup c Gallon gal Tablespoon tbsp or T Teaspoon tsp or t Ounce oz Pint pt Quart qt Pound lb

Equivalents

Gallon = 16 cups OR 4 quarts OR 8 pints Quart = 2 pints OR 4 cups Pint = 2 cups 3 tsp = 1 tbsp Cup = 16 tbsp OR 48 tsp OR 8 oz 1 stick of butter = 8 tbsp or ½ cup 1 box of butter = 1 lb or 2 cups

Butter

The Gallon Man

The ‘G’

Small Equipment

1. Rolling Pin - Used to roll out dough

2. Wooden Spoon - Used to mix things together

3. Peeler – Peel the skin off of different fruits and vegetables

4. Spatula – Used to level off dry ingredients or spread things

5. Liquid Measuring Cups – Pyrex or glass. They are clear and are used to measure liquid ingredients.

Small Equipment, Part 2

6. Dry Measuring Cups – Plastic with handles and used only for dry ingredients.

7. Measuring Spoons – Used for measuring liquid or dry ingredients that are 1 tbsp or smaller.

8. Whisk – Used to beat and blend things.

9. Rubber Spatula – Used to scrape bowls and mix ingredients together.

10. Turner – A wider spatula used to lift and turn foods.

Recipe Quiz

You will have a recipe quiz within the next couple days. It not open note, you will be given time to study, and it is fill in the blank/short answer.

If enough time allows (today) your table will be given copies of the recipes to look at to prepare for dividing the steps amongst your group.