Part 1. Definition
In this task, you have to identify the named entities (NER) which are the ingredients required given its directions. Named entities are the names of the items without their quantity.
Part 2. Example
Preheat oven to 375 degrees., Boil syrup, sugar and shortening over medium heat, stirring constantly., Remove from heat., Gradually stir in flour and nuts., Drop by teaspoonfuls about 3 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet., Bake 5 to 6 min., Remove from oven and let stand 5 min, before removing from sheet., May be rolled into cylindrical shape while still hot., If cooled too much, return to oven for a minute., Yield: 4 dozen cookies.
Answer: flour, nuts, corn syrup, shortening, brown sugar
Explanation: This is a good example, as we see the NER is generated correctly from the directions.
Part 3. Exercise
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment or silpat., Whisk together flour, baking powder, soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside., In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light in color. Beat in egg and orange zest. Add flour mixture a little at a time with mixer on low speed, stirring until just combine. Fold in cranberries and chocolate chips., Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake 9-12 minutes in preheated oven or until the edges of the cookies are just slightly golden. Cool for 3-4 minutes on pan, then transfer to a baking rack and cool completely., Note: Dark chocolate chips may be used in this recipe. Adding coconut is an option as is adding nuts.
Answer:
flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, butter, sugar, egg, orange zest, cranberries, semi-sweet chocolate chips