Food Groups
Anything made of milk products, cheese, butter or cream.
What is a dairy product
You are going to need this kitchen utensil when cooking things like eggs-over-easy, pancakes or grilled-cheese sandwiches.
What am I?
What is a turner or spatula.
What is larger, a teaspoon or a tablespoon?
What is a tablespoon
What is the first thing we all need to do before we start cooking?
Wash our hands.
What do you call it if you cut a food into small little pieces or little squares?
What is DICE
Foods made from wheat, rice, rye or corn.
What are grains
I'm usually made of wire or steel. You will want to grab me to "whip" your batters, creams or sauces.
Make sure you use a quick wrist motion to get the best use out of me,
What is a whisk.
What is the abbreviation for teasoon?
What is tsp
What is meat thermometer used for ?
To check the core or internal temperature of any type of meat to make sure it is safe to eat.
Describe the term ROAST
To cook meat or vegetables in a hot oven.
What you will find at a Farmers Market or the produce section of the grocery store.
What are fruits and vegetables
I'm a helpful tool when removing pasta from the pan, or anything you want to scoop up without bringing up the water or juices with it.
What is a slotted spoon.
If the original recipe calls for 1/2 a cup, how much would you add if you are doubling the recipe.
You would add 1 cup.
I need to take my lasagna out of the oven. It is done cooking. What do I need to use to prevent burning my hands?
What are oven mitts or hot pads.
Describe the term BAKE
To cook breads or pastries in a hot oven.
No barbecue would be complete without something from this food group.
Hint: It's made of protein that helps build strong muscles and brain power.
What is meat.
I'm made of soft plastic or rubber. I'm perfect for getting all the sauce or butter out of the mixing bowl. I've sometimes been called a spatula, but that's not my description and that's not what I do.
What am I?
What's a rubber Scraper
If your recipe calls for 1 and a half cups of milk, and you want to cut the recipe in half, how much milk would you put in?
You would add 3/4 cup of milk.
Term used to describe heating meat in the oven on one side using the upper heating unit.
What is BROILING
What does the term SAUTE mean?
To cook on stovetop at high heat in a pan at high heat for a short period of time.
My "saturated" type (found in some meats, dairy and snack foods) can create diseases and health risks, but my "unsaturated" type (found in nuts, certain oils, seeds and avocados) can support good health.
What is FAT
I'm the perfect tool for getting soup or stew out of the pot and into your bowl.
What am I?
What's a ladle
How man ounces are there in a cup?
What is 8 ounces
What is the safe temperature for cooking chicken?
What is 165 degrees farenheit
Describe SIMMERING
To heat on top the stove at a low temperature below the boiling point.