Characteristics of a Good Recipe

CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD RECIPE

Review the characteristic of a good recipe with students, discussing why each one is important. Part of one’s cooking success depends upon choosing and following good recipes.

CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD RECIPE

A good recipe has two parts 1. A list of ingredients with the amounts required 2. The directions for mixing the ingredients

It also includes the following things  Ingredients listed in the order of their use  Exact measurements (amounts) of each listed ingredient  Simple, step-by-step directions (steps listed in sequence)  Cooking time  Cooking temperature  Size of correct cooking equipment to use  Number and size of servings the recipe makes  That the recipe be a tested one CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD RECIPE

A good recipe has two parts 1. A list of ingredients with the amounts required

2. The directions for mixing the ingredients

It also includes the following elements  Ingredients listed in the order of their use

 Exact measurements (amounts) of each listed ingredient

 Simple, step-by-step directions (steps listed in sequence)

 Cooking time

 Cooking temperature

 Size of correct cooking equipment to use

 Number and size of servings the recipe makes

 That the recipe be a tested one