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Creating A Recipe Template

by: Jody Graffunder

The Title First

The title should be the first thing anyone should see in a recipe. This gives you a basic idea of what the product is. It can be something as simple as "Chili" to "Roasted Chicken with Peppers and Sun-dried Tomatoes." No matter what item you have, the title should accurately describe the item, whether you include extra ingredients or terms, is completely optional.

Yield
The yield can be considered in two different ways. The first is the total yield of what the recipe can produce. Otherwise it can be considered as how many portions that the recipe gives.

Portion
Portions, as well as yields, can be considered in two ways. If you yield the total amount, you would have the portion show how many portions can be brought from that yield. This would be basic math. If your recipe yields 2 qt. of lemonade, then it would produce 8 portions. This would be 1 c. each. But if you have the yield as 8 portions. Then the portion would be listed as how large the portion is. If you have a portion yield, you would keep the portion as 1 cup.

Ingredient List
The ingredient list shows what ingredients are used are used in the recipe. This would include everything from spices to meats and vegetables. It would also include details such as how large of an item is used, such as a can size or color of an item, like green or red tomatoes.

Procedure
The procedure will show all steps of what happens to the ingredients in a chronological order. This will be where most details are given. If you know how to make the product when constructing the recipe, this will be the easiest part. But if you are making a product without any prior reference to this happening, then this will be probably the most challenging part. Every action that you would take from preparation to serving will be included here.

Time
In a time category, you would need to follow the procedures to develop this. This would be from a trial and error method of creating a product. You would need to follow the recipe to see how long it takes to prepare, cook, and do any specific steps that are necessary.

Cost
This item is not usually a priority in developing a recipe, but it is very important in running a restaurant. To be able to stay in business, you need to be able to cost items and see if having a certain item on your menu is feasible and cost effective to run.

Recipe production is greatly used in many of the classes in the Food Systems Management program here at Stout. I've used these in classes like Management of Food Production, Quantity Food Production, and Menu Planning and Design. Almost any class in which you're creating a product.
Behind any good product, you must have a good plan. Food is no exception. Good food usually requires good recipes.

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14 Easy Cooking Tips for Meat and Poultry Slow Cooker Recipes
by: Anjali Dawson

The first Christmas we spent with my in-laws in their new country home, my mother-in-law wisely gave me a slow cooker. Her thoughtful gift helped Dan and I enjoy the most convenient of all cooking methods, even with our long work days and commute.

I'll always treasure the memories of delicious aromas wafting through the front door as we stepped into the house after a long day at work and a nerve-jangling commute in heavy traffic.

Most of the slow cooker recipes I used were based on meats and poultry. Here are 14 easy tips to make your slow cooker recipes tasty and safe:

Tip # 1 - According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, bacteria in food are killed at a temperature of 165�F. Meats cooked in the slow cooker reach an internal temperature of 170� in beef and as high as 190�F in poultry. It is important to follow the recommended cooking times and to keep the cover on your slow cooker during the cooking process.

Tip # 2 - It is best not use the slow cooker for large pieces like a roast or whole chicken because the food will cook so slowly it could remain in the bacterial "danger zone" too long.

Tip # 3 - Always defrost meat or poultry before putting it into a slow cooker.

Tip # 4 - Meats generally cook faster than most vegetables in a slow cooker.

Tip # 5 - Trim all fat from meat and poultry. Fat can increase the temperature of the liquid in the slow cooker and decrease the cooking time. This will cause the food t be overcooked. Fats will also melt with long cooking times, and will add an unpleasant texture to the finished dish.

Tip # 6 - Cooking at higher temperatures will generally give you a tougher piece of meat. for all day cooking or for less-tender cuts of meat, you may want to use the low setting.

Tip # 7 - The slow cooker recipes are best used with the tougher cuts of meats.

Tip # 8 - For the best color and texture, ground beef is best browned before using, except in meatloaf or other similar dishes.

Tip # 9 - It is not necessary to brown meat before slow cooking, but it gives more depth of flavor in the food and removes some of the fat, especially in pork, lamb and sausages. If the meat is lean, well trimmed and not highly marbled, it doesn't need to be browned.

Tip # 10 - For roasts and stews, pour liquid over meat. Use no more liquid than specified in the slow cooker recipes. More juices in meats and vegetables are retained in slow cooking than in conventional cooking.

Tip # 11 - Dark meat takes longer to cook, so if a whole cut up chicken is used, put the thighs and legs on the bottom.

Tip # 12 - The slightly coarser texture of corn-fed, organic or free-range poultry is ideal for slow cooker recipes.

Tip # 13 - Most meats require 8 hours of cooking on LOW. Use cheaper cuts of meat - not only do you save money, but these meats work better for slow cooker recipes. Cheaper cuts of meat have less fat, which makes them more suited to crockpot cooking. Moist, long cooking times result in very tender meats.

Tip # 14 - Farberware FSC600 6-quart Oval Slow Cooker oval design accommodates oversize roasts, whole chickens, hams, and/or ribs. It features a large, 6-quart capacity stoneware liner, which nests inside a chrome slow cooker base and the auto setting switches to a lower 'keep warm' setting after cooking food.

For those who are not concerned about cooking in aluminum the West Bend Versatility 6-quart Oval Slow Cooker will work well to cook meats. It has a removable aluminum insert that can be used on the stovetop to brown meats and caramelize onions before slow cooking. The bottom unit can also be used on its own as a small griddle. Its dishwasher-safe insert has a nonstick interior and an included roasting rack.

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