Abbreviations
| mm | = | millimeter |
| cm | = | centimeter |
| m | = | meter |
| in | = | inch |
| ft | = | foot |
| ml | = | milliliter |
| l | = | liter |
| tsp | = | teaspoon |
| tbsp | = | tablespoon |
| oz | = | ounce |
| fl oz | = | fluid ounce |
| qt | = | quart |
| gal | = | gallon |
| g | = | gram |
| kg | = | kilogram |
| lb | = | pound |
| C | = | Celsius |
| F | = | Fahrenheit |
Cooking Equivalents U.S., U.K./Australia All numbers have been rounded.
Volume
| U.S. | U.K./Australia | |
| 1/8 teaspoon | = | 0.5 ml |
| 1/4 teaspoon | = | 1 ml |
| 1/2 teaspoon | = | 2 ml |
| 1 teaspoon | = | 5 ml |
| 1 tablespoon | = | 15 ml |
| 1/4 cup | = | 2 tablespoons = 2 fluid ounces = 60 ml |
| 1/3 cup | = | 1/4 cup = 3 fluid ounces = 90 ml |
| 1/2 cup | = | 1/3 cup = 4 fluid ounces = 120 ml |
| 1 cup | = | 3/4 cup = 8 fluid ounces = 240 ml |
| 1 1/4 cups | = | 1 cup |
| 2 cups | = | 1 pint |
| 1 quart | = | 1 liter – 3 tablespoons |
| 1 gallon | = | 4 liters – 1 1/2 cups |
Weight
| U.S. | U.K./Australia | |
| 1/4 ounce | = | 7 grams |
| 1/2 ounce | = | 14 grams |
| 3/4 ounce | = | 21 grams |
| 1 ounce | = | 28 grams |
| 8 ounces | = | 1/2 pound = 225 grams |
| 12 ounces | = | 3/4 pound = 341 grams |
| 16 ounces | = | 1 pound = 454 grams |
| 35 ounces | = | 2.2 pounds = 1 kilogram |
Temperature
| Fahrenheit | Celsius | |
| 0°F | = | -18°C (freezer temperature) |
| 32°F | = | 0°C (water freezes) |
| 180°F | = | 82°C (water simmers) |
| 212°F | = | 100°C (water boils) |
| 250°F | = | 120°C (low oven) |
| 350°F | = | 175°C (moderate oven) |
| 425°F | = | 220°C (hot oven) |
| 500°F | = | 260°C (very hot oven) |
Length
| U.S. | U.K./Australia | |
| 1/2 inch | = | 1.3 centimeters |
| 1 inch | = | 2.5 centimeters |
| 12 inches | = | 1 foot = 30 centimeters |
| 39 inches | = | 1 meter |
Phrases
Most of the recipe ingredients in this book are available throughout the world. However, some are known by different names in other English-speaking countries. Here are some common American ingredients and their possible counterparts:
| All-purpose flour | = | plain household flour or white flour |
| Baking soda | = | bicarbonate of soda |
| Beet | = | beetroot |
| Cilantro | = | fresh coriander |
| Cornstarch | = | cornflour |
| Eggplant | = | aubergine |
| Golden raisins | = | sultanas |
| Green, red, or yellow sweet peppers | = | capsicums |
| Ground beef | = | minced beef |
| Jumbo shrimp | = | king prawns |
| Light-colored corn syrup | = | golden syrup |
| Low-fat milk | = | semi-skim milk |
| Powdered sugar | = | icing sugar |
| Sugar | = | granulated or caster sugar |
| Vanilla | = | vanilla essence |
| Zucchini | = | courgette |