Miscellaneous
In our fridge where should we be putting our fruits and vegetables?
In the crispers
What are casserole dishes?
They are large rectangular or round shaped pans, they can be ceramic, oven safe, will cook large recipes ex. meatballs, lasagna etc.
What is a bread maker?
We always made bread by hand by kneading, today it is electric we just add the ingredients and it does all the rest-mixes, kneads, rises, shape it, cooks it
What does poach mean in cooking terms?
To drop small amounts of food in boiling water so it keeps it shape while cooking
What does boil mean in cooking terms?
To cook food in a pot with liquid till bubbles appear for a set time
According to the Canada's Food Guide how many grains should we be eating a day?
5-12 servings a day
What are rice cookers?
Electric rice cookers add water, rice, press button, it cooks it and keeps it warm
What does a whisk do?
A whisk adds air to a ingredient and makes them creamy and smooth, ex. eggs, creams, sauces, frostings etc.
What does saute` mean in cooking terms?
Cooking food in a small amount of fat just to brown them
What does deep fry mean in cooking terms?
Cooking in a pan full of hot grease ex. french fries
According to the Canada's Food Guide how many vegetables and fruits should we be eating a day?
5-10 servings daily
What are juicers?
Are used to squeeze juice out of fruits and vegetables can be hand held or electric
What is a measuring scoop used for?
It is another way for measuring dry ingredients
What does bake mean in cooking terms?
To cook food in the oven
What does to steam mean in cooking terms?
To cook in a closed container over boiling water, ex. vegetables are cooked by the steam of the water
According to the Canada's Food guide how much should we be eating or drinking a day?
2-4 servings daily
how do you measure dry ingredients?
Always make sure they are leveled
What are bowls used for?
Eating things out of, larger ones for mixing things you want to cook
What does roast mean in cooking terms?
Cooking food in oven cover or uncovered in a pan
What does toss mean in cooking terms?
To chuck up in the air to lightly mix food together
According to the Canada's Food guide how many servings should we be eating of meat and alternatives a day?
2-3 servings a day- each serving the size of a deck of cards
What does measuring wet ingredients mean?
Is glass with measurements up one side needs to be on a flat surface and at eye level to get the right measurement
What are containers?
They are for storing things in the fridge or freezer
What does broil mean in cooking terms?
Food is browned in the oven with only the top element on
What does score mean in cooking terms?
To cut slits across the top of food to allow juices to flow or to make slicing easier