Purchasing
You should check the _________ of fruits and vegetables before purchasing.
Freshness
You should eat leftover food within ____ days
Four
__________ safely may take time
Defrosting
Cooking food thoroughly kills _________
Bacteria
Clothing item you wear to prevent stains when cooking
Apron
Select ____________ last at the grocery store
Frozen foods
You can store raw chicken in the refridgerator for ___ to ___ days
One to two days
DO wash ______ and ____________. Do NOT wash ___________.
DO wash fruits and vegetables. Do NOT wash raw meats (or chicken)
To cut into small cubes
Dice
The most common temperature food is cooked at in an oven (2 applicable)
325 or 350 degrees Farenheit
___________ should be bagged separately from other foods at the grocery store
Raw meats and chicken
Do not store dry foods (such as cans and boxes) on the _____
If you use the _________ method for defrosting, you must cook food immediately after thawing.
Microwave
To cook something quickly in a small amount of fat or oil
Saute
A cooking appliance that does not need to be closely monitored while cooking
Slow-cooker (or Crockpot)
Check to make sure ___________ is the correct temperature before selecting
Frozen foods
What kinds of foods should be stored on the top shelf of the refridgerator?
Ready-to-eat foods
4 categories of food that should be chopped on separate cutting boards
Raw chicken, raw fish, raw meat and vegetables
How to know when meat/chicken is done cooking
Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer
Two types of poultry most commonly eaten in America
Chicken and turkey
When purchasing, always check for what elements of a food item?
Expiration date and packaging defects
Raw chicken and other raw meats should be stored on the ____________ of the fridge to prevent cross-contamination
Bottom shelf
Three ways to thaw frozen foods
Keeping frozen food in the refridgerator for 24 hours, using the microwave, running cold water over the bagged frozen food until thawed
The standard internal temperature for cooked poultry
165 degrees Farenheit
To chop something into thin slices
Julienne