Make [a recipe] for [n] instead
of [original]. Scale it, noting
what doesn't scale linearly —
seasoning, cooking time, pan size
— and what changes about the
method.
Scale a Recipe Properly
Jun 7, 2026
Handles what doesn't scale linearly, which is most of it.
Prompt
I want to make [a recipe] for [number] people instead of [original number]. Scale it — noting what doesn't scale linearly, like seasoning, cooking time and pan size — and tell me what to change about the method.
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