What do I do if an ingredient has no quantity?

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
• 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!

Updated on: 14/06/2026