Entering a Recipe: Method Tab

The Method Tab has the directions for making this dish.  If the Recipe is in a book or a recipe card, you can use the Bibliography tool in CostGuard.  The Bibliography will let you cross-reference the recipe in CostGuard with the book, so you do not have to re-type it in.  If you would like more information on Bibliography, click here. 

Type the directions on how to make the dish, using the ingredients in the order on the Ingredient Tab.  CostGuard has a simple word processing program installed in the method section. 

When finished with this Tab, if you have the optional Nutritional Module click here. 

If you do not have the optional Nutritional Module, then click the Main Tab, then close to save the Recipe.  Make sure that you go back to the Main Tab to save your work.  If you do not use the close button from the Main Tab, the Recipe will not be saved.

For the Recipe Manager tab, click here.

The Word Processing Commands are listed below.

  Changes the Font

  Changes the Size of the Font.  If the Recipe is to be used in the Kitchen, use a 20+ font size so that it is easy to read.

  Changes the colors.  First box changes the Font color; second box changes the background color.  If you have a color printer, change the font color to match the Prep Station making the dish – red font for hot line items, blue font for cold line item. 

  Bold, Italic, and Underline.

  Left, Center, Full, and Right Justification of Paragraphs. 

  Undo and Redo.  Use to cancel out editing commands or accidental deleting.

  First Icon is Select all text, or you can use the Shift and arrow keys.  The remaining icons are Cut, Copy, and Paste.

  Find and Replace.  Handy for changing brand names of products in the method section.

  Spell checker.  An “add” function will let you add culinary terms and unique menu names.

Bullets and number lists.  Type in the directions; make sure you hit enter at the end of each line.  Highlight the section, and click this icon.  You can use number, bullets, or outlines with a variety of styles.

  Paragraph border.  Use to set paragraphs off from each other.  You can change the style and colors to fit your establishment’s needs.

  Symbol. Use to insert a symbol including temperature degree.  You can also find the trademark, copyright, some fractions, money, and foreign language symbols here.

Graphic or Photo.   If you have a logo or a stylized name, or photos of the dish, click on this icon to add them to the Method.  As this can be technical, click here for more information. 

  If you have the Nutrition module, this will add the label to the Method screen.  Use this feature to print your nutritional information.  For more information on the Nutrition Module, click here.   

If you have a multimedia file or a video related to this dish, perhaps highlighting a cooking technique, then you can play the file from the Method Section of CostGuard.  For more information, click here.