Kitchen Safety
You should do this right away if you spill water or food on the floor.
What is clean it up?
This is the first thing you should do before cooking.
What is wash your hands?
This part of the recipe tells how much of each ingredient is needed.
What is the ingredient list?
This appliance keeps food cold to prevent spoilage.
What is a regrigerator?
This is the safest way to carry a knife.
What is point down at your side?
This should be tied back before cooking.
What is long hair?
This temperature danger zone allows bacteria to grow quickly.
What is 40°F–140°F?
This part of the recipe explains the steps to make the food.
What are directions or instructions?
This tool is used to flip pancakes or burgers.
What is a spatula?
This hand position helps protect your fingers while cutting.
What is the claw grip?
You should always point this downward when carrying it.
What is a knife?
You should use this to check if meat is fully cooked.
What is a food thermometer?
This abbreviation stands for teaspoon.
What is tsp?
This measuring tool is best for liquids.
What is a liquid measuring cup?
This knife is most commonly used for chopping and slicing.
What is a chef's knife?
This kitchen tool should never be used to put out a grease fire.
What is water?
Raw meat should always be stored here in the refrigerator.
What is the bottom shelf?
You should always do this before starting a recipe.
What is read the entire recipe?
This kitchen utensil is used to blend wet and dry ingredients smoothly and incorporate air into mixtures.
What is a whisk?
You should always cut food on this type of surface.
What is a cutting board?
This safety item is used to put out fires in the kitchen.
What is a fire extinguisher?
This happens when bacteria spread from one food or surface to another.
What is cross-contamination?
This means to gently combine ingredients without overmixing.
What is fold?
This kitchen tool is used to strain pasta.
What is a colander?
This knife cut creates small cube-shaped pieces.
What is dicing?