Create Your Own Create Your Own Recipe!!! Recipe!!!
Nov 19, 2014
Create Your Own Create Your Own Recipe!!!Recipe!!!
What is a recipe?What is a recipe?
A recipe is a set of instructions that describe
how to prepare or make
something, especially a
culinary dish.
Which are the components of a Which are the components of a recipe?recipe?
The nameThe name
The time needed to prepare the dishThe time needed to prepare the dish
The season in which is better to cook itThe season in which is better to cook it
The servingsThe servings
The ingredients: quantities and The ingredients: quantities and proportionsproportions
The directions: list of preparation stepsThe directions: list of preparation steps
The tips: suggestionsThe tips: suggestions
Verb tense to build up a recipe
Since a recipe is made up of instructions, we should use a verb tense expressing orders
The ImperativeOrdering people what to do
Giving instructions and advices
Making recommendations and suggestions
Making offers
Imperative forms
Affirmative form: infinitive without to (bare infinitive)
ex. Wait!
Negative form: Don’t + bare infinitive
ex. Don’t wait!
Emphatic form: Do + bare infinitive
ex. Do wait here!
Use the imperative for your recipe
When creating your recipe you should use the imperative form to give instructions.
Use the Affirmative and Negative form to tell the reader what to do.
Ex. Remove the pan from the stove.
Add water.