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sldiaz
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QUESTION...
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in addition to the INGREDIENTS, what is the word I should use when writing a recipe:
preparation?
directions?
instructions?
method?
or any other?
thanks in advanced for your replies  |
16 Dec 2008
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atsitab
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I�ve been reading some recipes in English, and they use the work "directions". |
16 Dec 2008
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Zora
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Yup, it is "directions"... also you can "method" .. but the most common is like atsitab said "directions"
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16 Dec 2008
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sldiaz
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THANK YOU Zora and atsitab for your help
greetings from PANAMA!!! |
16 Dec 2008
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kaz76
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In the UK, we use �method� - I�ve never seen �directions� said before. Another interesting difference:)) |
16 Dec 2008
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Nawrocki
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You could also include what Equipment you would need to use eg; one bowl, blender, knife
I also use method and explain it as steps that you need to take to make the recipe.
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17 Dec 2008
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Zora
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Yes, it is interesting how from one country to another we use different terminology... I guess that is what makes English so much fun! 
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17 Dec 2008
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Vickiii
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is it a country thing or based on what cook books you read? I have quite a variety here including, instructions, method, directions.
I would generally use method myself - not sure why... And yes we would also have ingredients section usually. |
17 Dec 2008
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alien boy
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Hi everyone!
I�m a chef by profession (almost 20 years experience) before turning to tertiary study. In Australia (& according to a lot of European chef�s I�ve worked with & known) �method� is used when providing formal instructions for apprentices. �Directions� is also fairly common, but is informal.
A recipe at trade school would comprise the following group of instructions:
- Equipment
- Ingredients
- Method
This is very similar to doing high school chemistry & physics reports (which might be why it feels sort of right to many English speakers).
On the back of many ingredient containers you will find �directions for use� & a separate recipe with �instructions�.
Happy eating!
B-) |
17 Dec 2008
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