Following a Recipe

Question 1

Yield

Answer 1

The number of servings that the recipe makes.

Question 2

Ingredient list

Answer 2

Lists all the ingredients used in the recipe in the order they will be used in the directions. If there are different parts to the recipe, some recipes will separate the ingredients (ex. crust and filling for a pie).

Question 3

Directions

Answer 3

Each part of the recipe is written as a different step. Directions can be written in numbered steps or paragraphs. The directions will state the cooking directions (temperature and time) and may include what cookware to use (ex. medium saucepan).

Question 4

How do you change the yield?

Answer 4

You multiply or divide each ingredient accordingly or you can use a yield calculator website (some recipes will have one attached).

Question 5

What should you watch out for in video recipes?

Answer 5

There are a lot of great recipes to be discovered in cooking shows and on vlogs but they don’t always state an ingredient list or a yield. Most of the time however, the recipe can be found on their website.

Question 6

What does t. or tsp stand for?

Answer 6

Teaspoon

Question 7

What does T. or tbsp stand for?

Answer 7

Tablespoon

Question 8

What does c. stand for?

Answer 8

Cup

Question 9

What does pt. stand for?

Answer 9

Pint

Question 10

What does qt. stand for?

Answer 10

Quart

Question 11

What does oz. stand for?

Answer 11

Ounce

Question 12

What does lb. stand for?

Answer 12

Pound

Question 13

What does pkg. stand for?

Answer 13

Package

Question 14

How do you convert between different measurement units?

Answer 14

Depending on which country a recipe originates from, you will see different measurement units. A conversion chart is a useful tool to make quick conversions and ensure you’re using the correct amount of each ingredient.

Question 15

How do you measure dry ingredients?

Answer 15

To measure dry ingredients like sugar and flour, use a measuring cup. Then use a straight edge, like the back of a dinner knife, to level it off.

Question 16

How do you measure liquid ingredients?

Answer 16

To measure wet ingredients like milk and water, use a glass measuring cup. Pour in and measure at eye-level to get an accurate reading.

Question 17

How do you measure fats?

Answer 17

Conveniently, most fats, like butter and shortening, come in packages with measurements on the side. To use the markings, simply find the amount you want and cut the desired amount of fat out of the package with a knife.