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recipe tips

A recipe tells you what ingredients and tools you need. It tells

you how to make the dish, step by step. It’s the voice of

the original cook talking directly to you!

Read the entire recipe before you start cooking. This will tell you in advance what you’ll need to shop for, what kitchen tools to have on hand, how long it will take to make the dish, and even any cooking terms you might need to look up.

Prep all your ingredients and tools. Chefs get everything ready before they start cooking. You’ll want to do this, too. First, read the recipe care- fully. Then set out each ingredient and tool you’ll be using. Also, wash and chop fruits and vegetables, mea- sure out the ingredients, and place everything in separate bowls.

Measure carefully! When measuring, you need the right tool. For liquids, use a clear spouted cup with measurements printed down the side. Place it on the counter, add the liquid, and bend down until your eye is level with the mark you want. Is the liquid exactly at the right mark? If not, add more or pour some out. For dry ingredients, use a scooping cup or spoon. Fill the cup or spoon until it’s overflowing—and don’t pack it in tight unless the recipe says to do so. Then use the flat edge of a butter knife to scrape across the top, removing the excess.

Follow your instincts. Recipes turn out best when you give them your personal attention. Does the dish taste like it needs a little salt? Another squeeze of lemon? A longer cook- ing time? The more you cook, the more your instincts and experience will guide you.