Understanding Recipe Basics

Which measure equals a one-half cup?

• two fluid ounces

• eight tablespoons

• eight teaspoons

• eight fluid ounces

Which measure equals 1 Tbsp?

• 1 fl oz

• 2 fl oz

• 2 tsp

• 3 tsp

What is an abbreviation for teaspoon?

• t

• teas

• T

• Tbsp

which measure equals 1 pound?

• 4 oz

• 8 oz

• 16 oz

• 32 oz

Which part of a recipe, usually given for conventional ovens, tells how to cook the food?

• container size and type

• list of ingredients and amounts

• temperature and time

• step by step directions

Which is a non-essential ingredient in a recipe? A non essential ingredient can be left out and not affect the outcome of the recipe, like pepper for a recipe of green beans.

• all-purpose flour in a cake

• baking powder in biscuits

• mushrooms in a stir-fry

• shortening in a pie crust

A recipe for sweet potato casserole serves 12 and calls for 1/3 cup of chopped pecans. How much pecans would be needed to make it serve 24?

• 1 cup

• 2/3 c

• 1/2 cup

• 1/4 c

A sweet potato recipe calls for 1/4 cup of flour for 4 servings. To serve 16 people, how much flour is needed?

• 1/4 cup

• 1/2 cup

• 1 cup

• 2 cups

Which is an example of an essential ingredient in a recipe? An essential ingredient is one that you HAVE to have in order for the recipe to turn out correctly.

• green bell pepper in a casserole

• potatoes in a beef stew

• salt in a loaf of bread*

• toasted almonds in a salad

Taylor is preparing chicken pie for dinner and uses a 9 x 13 glass baking dish. What part of the recipe helped her decide what pan to use?

• yield

• list of ingredients and amounts

• step by step directions for mixing and handling

• container size and type