2. Where do you find recipes?
• Your Family – if you like something you try at a family function – ask for
the recipe
• Cookbooks – search libraries, purchase in stores, borrow from friends
• Online – search online for recipes
– www.allrecipes.ca
– Pinterest
– www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes
• Cooking class – you can always try the recipes in class at home
3. Where do you find recipes?
• Your Friends – if you like something your friends are eating, ask for the
recipe
• Magazines and newspapers – cut out or rip out of magazines things
you’d like to try
• Food Packages – there are sometimes recipes right on food packages
• Mail-in offers – sometimes if you send proof of purchase, food
companies will mail you recipes
4. The 5 Parts of a Recipe
1. Yield
2. List of Ingredients and
Amounts
3. Directions
4. Equipment
5. Temperature and Time
5. 1. Yield
The yield tells the number
and size of servings the
recipe will make. Knowing
the yield in advance helps
one to know if they need to
make more or less food.
6. 2. List of Ingredients and Amounts
Ingredients are listed in the
exact amount as needed. The
specific form of ingredient is
also stated. Ingredients
should be listed in the order
they are used in the recipe in
order to prevent leaving out
any ingredients.
7. 3. Directions
The recipe should have
directions for how to prepare
it. The steps need to be listed
in the order they should be
done. Numbered steps are
easy to follow and help to
prevent steps from being
skipped.
8. 4. Equipment
Most recipes do not state ALL
the necessary equipment;
however specific equipment like
a 9-inch pie plate is sometimes
listed. It is important to use the
stated specific equipment so the
food will not overflow or
overcook.
9. 5. Temperature and Time
Some recipes give you exact cooking
temperatures and times
ex. 375℉ until crust begins to light
brown, about 20 minutes, then reduce
heat to 350℉ for 45 minutes.
Others will tell you how to cook the food
ex. Heat liquid until it simmers.
Heating times vary because every oven
is different.
