Fractions
Project
CCS: 4.NF.1, 5.NF.1,
5.NF.2, 5.NF3,
6.N5.1
You are preparing a meal for a holiday party. 12 people have been invited. It is your
responsibility to choose 3 recipes and to make sure that you will have enough food for all of
your guests. Guests will be expecting one appetizer, one main course, and one dessert.
You may have to double, or triple your recipe. Be sure to pay attention to the amount each
recipe makes before starting your math.
Once you have ensured that your recipes will serve all 12 guests, re-write them neatly on
recipe cards – so we can share them with everyone!
Choosing 1 appetizer, 1
main course, and 1 dessert
Correctly manipulating
appetizer recipe to serve
12 people
Correctly manipulating
main course recipe to
serve 12 people
Correctly manipulating
dessert recipe to serve 12
people
Displaying the recipes in an
appealing, appropriate
manner
Total
_______/5
_______/25
_______/25
_______/25
_______/20
_______/100
Appetizers:
Crab Dip – Serves 6 people
1/2 lb crab
1 2/5 cups cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/8 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoons Old Bay
5/8 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
Spinach Dip – Serves 6 people
3/5 cup spinach
9/10 cup artichokes
3/5 cup Alfredo sauce
1/2 cup mozzarella
1/6 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup cream cheese
Buffalo Chicken Dip – Serves 6 people
1 can of chicken
1/8 cup ranch dressing
1/4 cup hot sauce
1/4 cup cheddar cheese
1 bag tortilla chips
Desserts:
Chocolate Chip Cookies – Serves 4 people
1/4 cup of butter
1/4 cup of white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 egg
1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 ½ cups flour
1/4 cup walnuts
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Icing Serves 4 people
1/6 cup butter
3/16 cup sugar
3/8 cup flour
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
ICING:
1 tablespoon butter
1/8 cup brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon evaporated milk
3/8 powdered sugar
Brownies – Serves 4 people
1/8 cup butter
1/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/12 cup cocoa powder
1/ 8 cup flour
1/16 teaspoon salt
1/16 teaspoon baking powder
Main Courses:
Lasagna – Serves 6 people
1/2 lbs ground beef
1/4 cup minced onion
1 clove garlic
1/2 can crushed tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 lbs mozzarella
3/4 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 tablespoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 lasagna noodles
8 ounces ricotta cheese
1 egg
3/8 cup parmesan
Pulled Pork – Serves 2
1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 lb pork shoulder
1/4 cup Barbeque sauce
1/8 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 onion
1/2 clove garlic
1/2 tablespoon butter
1/4 tablespoon worchetshire
1/8 cup chicken broth
3/16 cup brown sugar
1/4 tablespoon mustard
1/4 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 thyme
2 buns
Meatloaf – Serves 3 people
3 ounces croutons
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/4 onion
1 carrot
1 1/2 cloves garlic
1/4 red pepper
1 1/8 cup ground chuck
1 1/8 ground sirloin
GLAZE:
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 tablespoon honey