What is the difference between a single batch double and full in cooking terms?

In cooking, there are two main types of recipes: double batch and full.

A single batch recipe is one that makes one serving or one dish. A double batch recipe is one that makes twice the amount of food as a single batch recipe. A full recipe is one that makes enough food to serve a group of people, typically 4-6 people.

Here are the main differences between these three terms:

| Feature | Single Batch | Double Batch | Full Recipe |

|---|---|---|---|

| Amount of food | Makes one serving or one dish | Makes twice as much as single batch | Makes enough for 4-6 people |

| Purpose | For a single person or small group | When you need to make more food than a single batch | When you're cooking for a group of people |

| Ingredients | Half the amount of ingredients as a full recipe | Twice the amount of ingredients as a single batch | Full amount of ingredients as listed in the recipe |

| Time | Takes half the time to make as a full recipe | Takes twice the time to make as a single batch | Takes the longest to make as it's the full amount of ingredients |

| Difficulty | Usually easier as there's less ingredients and less steps | More difficult as there's more ingredients and steps | Most difficult as it's the full amount of ingredients and steps |

| Cost | Less expensive as you're using half the amount of ingredients | More expensive as you're using twice the amount of ingredients | Most expensive as you're using the full amount of ingredients |

Here are some examples of single batch, double batch, and full recipes:

| Single Batch | Double Batch | Full Recipe |

|---|---|---|

| One serving of spaghetti and meatballs | Two servings of spaghetti and meatballs | Four servings of spaghetti and meatballs |

| One dozen cookies | Two dozen cookies | Three dozen cookies |

| One pot of chili | Two pots of chili | Four pots of chili |

Ultimately, the type of recipe you choose to use will depend on how many people you are cooking for and how much time you have.