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Why: If you create recipes with a Thermomix, bread machine, Instant Pot, or any appliance that produces a measured output, this guide shows you how to set up your app to match your workflow perfectly.
Quick Start
Open the Recipe Editor for a new or existing recipe.
Switch Output Type to Yield.
Enter the total output amount and unit (e.g., 500 g for hummus).
Add your ingredients and instructions.
Save your recipe.
Setting Up Your First Yield Recipe
To create a recipe using yield mode, follow these steps:
Open the Recipe Editor in the App Station.
In the Output Type section, select Yield.
Enter the total output amount and the unit of measure. For example:
Thermomix Soup: 2 L
Bread Machine Loaf: 750 g
Instant Pot Broth: 6 cups
Food Processor Dip: 400 g
Fill in the ingredients and instructions as usual.
Save your recipe.
Using yield mode allows your members to see the exact output of your recipes, making it easier for them to plan their cooking.
Importing Existing Recipes
If you have existing recipes in spreadsheets or documents, you can import them using the provided template. Here’s how:
Download the import template from the App Station.
Fill in your recipes, ensuring to mark the Serving Mode column as Yield.
Include the yield amount and unit in the appropriate columns.
Upload your completed template back into the App Station.
The system can also auto-detect yield recipes if yield data is present without servings.
Nutrition for Yield Recipes
Nutrition for yield recipes is calculated per unit of yield. For example, if a 500 g hummus recipe has 1500 calories, the platform will show it as 3 calories per gram (3 cal/g).
You can also override nutrition values the same way:
Enter custom nutrition values per unit of yield in the nutrition section of the recipe editor.
Adding Yield Recipes to Meal Plans
When adding yield recipes to meal plans, you can specify how much of a yield recipe to use. For example, you might use 100 g of your 500 g hummus for lunch. The system will automatically calculate the nutrition and adjust the shopping list quantities based on this amount.
Batch Cooking with Yield
Many appliance users enjoy batch cooking. Here’s how to set it up:
Create a prep session with the full yield (e.g., batch 500 g of hummus on Sunday).
Portion it across multiple meals (e.g., 100 g for Monday, 150 g for Tuesday).
The shopping list will only count ingredients once for the full batch, making it easy to manage your grocery shopping.
What Your Members See
When your members view yield-mode recipes, they will see labels like "Makes 500 g" instead of servings. If scaling is enabled, members can adjust the yield amount, and the ingredients will scale automatically. Cooking Mode works seamlessly with yield recipes, and PDFs will display the yield amount.
Tips for Appliance Creators
Use grams for consistency in your recipes.
Match the yield to what your appliance actually produces.
Use component recipes for sauces and bases that go into larger dishes.
Consider disabling scaling if your appliance has a fixed capacity.
By following these guidelines, you can create a seamless experience for your members, ensuring they get the most out of your appliance-based recipes.