John Lewis JLFSMW001 Instruction Manual page 58

Using recipes from other books
The best way to convert a family favourite
dish is to find a similar recipe in a cookery
book to give you a guide to the correct
method and timings to use.
Many cookbooks refer to 650 W ovens,
however since 1990 oven output powers
have been set by a new standard (IEC).
Cooking for one
• For one serving quarter ALL ingredients
listed.
• Choose a dish that is proportionally
smaller than the one recommended in
the recipe.
• Use the same cooking power
recommended in the original recipe.
• Start by cooking for one quarter of the
recommended cooking time, although
extra time in most cases will be
required.
When using other cookbooks, the 900 W
output power of your oven must be
allowed for. Use the same power level
suggested e.g. high or medium and select
the same cooking time suggested, however
check the progress of the food during
cooking and adjust the time if necessary.
• Always check the food during cooking.
• There is not a great time saving for
reduced quantities of soups, casseroles,
stews and rice, as a minimum time is
required to tenderise meats and blend
flavours.
• When cooking for one it often makes
sense to cook for two and plate up both
meals. Freeze one meal for a later date.
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