Recipe Sidebar

Naming & Sizing a Recipe

You must name your Recipe and decide on a serving size before the program will allow you to continue. You can modify both name and Serving Size later if so desired.

1. Type a name in the Name box.
2. Select Serving Size
  1. A recipe makes - and enter the total number of servings the Recipe will make. The program will automatically calculate the gram weight when the ingredients are entered and will use that amount for per-serving analyses (what appears on the Nutrition Facts Panel, for instance).
  2. A serving weighs - and enter the weight of one serving.
  3. A serving is - Selecting that option will bring up an option to Add/Edit Measures. Then, associate the volumetric equivalent of your choice to the weight of the serving.
3. Click Finish.

Other options available from this screen

Common name - The Common Name is generally a shortened version of a longer Item Name You can choose (in Preferences) to display the Common Name instead of the Item Name in your Reports.

User code - You can use this field to store an original, specific user code for your recipe. Later, when adding this recipe to a foodlist, you will be able to search for it by its code. (More information on searches.)

Supplier - If your information comes from a supplier, you may wish to associate the supplier with the recipe to further simplify future searches. (See more information on searches and creating database items.)

Product - You may choose to associate a Product name with your recipe for organization and/or ease of future searches.

Serving Size Volume - Use this field to enter the correct volume-to-weight conversion. Later, you can choose either volume (ml) or weight (g) for the label serving size display.

Note: ESHA code, creation date and modified date are automatically filled in by the program. The ESHA code only applies to foods already in the program’s database.