Quick answer: Enter 0 for the amount (e.g., “0 salt and pepper, to taste”). CookBook hides the zero after you save, but the ingredient still works with scaling and unit conversions.
Why use zero?
- CookBook needs a numeric value to handle serving-size scaling.
- A “0” keeps the ingredient in the list without affecting totals.
Tips
- Add “to taste,” “as needed,” or a similar note in the ingredient line for clarity.
- Example:
0 garlic powder – to taste
- Example:
- If you later decide on an amount, just edit the recipe and change the 0 to whatever measurement you prefer.
That’s it, your recipe stays neat and fully scalable!