Understanding Recipes

What is a recipe?

• A list of kitchen appliances.

• A set of directions for making a food or beverage.

• A catalog of different cuisines.

• A diary of cooking experiences.

What does the yield of a recipe refer to?

• The cost of the ingredients.

• The number of steps in the recipe.

• The number of servings or amount the recipe makes.

• The time it takes to cook the recipe.

What are ingredients in a recipe given in?

• General suggestions.

• Exact amounts and in the order of use.

• Alphabetical order.

• Random order.

What should you do before beginning to use a recipe?

• Start cooking immediately

• Read all directions thoroughly

• Guess the ingredients needed

• Serve the dish

What is the second step to follow when using a recipe?

• Preheat the oven

• Follow directions step by step

• Gather all needed equipment and ingredients

• Clean the kitchen

Why is it important to put ingredients together in the right proportions when following a recipe?

• To ensure the recipe takes less time to prepare

• To make the recipe suitable for more people

• To guarantee the success of the recipe

• To make the ingredients easier to measure

What is the customary system of measurement also known as?

• The metric system

• The imperial system

• The Standard or English system

• The international system

Which system of measurement is used in most countries other than the United States?

• The customary system

• The imperial system

• The U.S. standard system

• The metric system

What is the basis of the metric system?

• Multiples of five

• Multiples of ten

• Multiples of two

• Multiples of twelve

What does volume measure in recipes?

• The weight of an ingredient

• The temperature of an ingredient

• The amount of space an ingredient takes up

• The dimensions of an ingredient