What is cooking food directly over or under the source of heat.
100
Define boil.
What is heating water to 212 degrees F then plunge food into the boiling water to cook it.
100
Define frying.
What is cooking with fat.
100
Three things to avoid putting in the microwave.
What is metal, foil. paper bags, towels made from recycled material, non-microwave safe plastic containers, styrofoam, take-out boxes.
100
The four categories of cooking methods.
What is dry, moist, microwave and frying.
200
Define baking or roasting.
What is cooking food uncovered in the oven.
200
Define steaming.
What is cooking food in a basket above boiling water.
200
Define deep-fat frying.
What is completely submerging food into boiling fat to cook it.
200
Two tips to ensure even cooking in the microwave.
What is rotate the dish, stir, rearrange, invert the cooking container, place food in a donut shape.
200
Three ways to check for food doneness.
What is thermometer, toothpick, color or meat or clear juices, taste it, feel of the food.
300
What is the difference between broil and grill.
What is broil is in the oven and grill is outdoors, broil has heat from top down and grill is bottom up.
300
Define simmering.
What is heating liquid to just below boiling point where bubble slowly and barely break the surface.
300
Define stir-fry.
What is using a small amount of fat with high heat, foods in quickly cooked in a skillet or wok.
300
Three tips for successful microwave cooking (different from the 200 point question).
What is use a larger container, cut food into uniform pieces, wait the suggested standing time, cover food to avoid spills and drying out, follow the package directions.
300
Define stewing.
What is cutting meat and vegetables into small uniform pieces before braising.
400
What is the difference between bake and roast.
What is the type of food. Bake cakes, chicken, fish and cookies. Roast vegetables and meats.
400
Define braising.
What is browning food in a small amount of fat, then simmering in liquid for a long period of time.
400
Define pan frying.
What is cooking tender cuts of meat, fish and eggs by frying in a skillet with a little bit of fat.
400
How long should you set the cooking time for when the package gives you a time range.
What is the minimum time so if it is undercooked you ca always add more time.
400
Define saute.
What is cooking thinly sliced vegetables in a small amount of fat such as onions.