Cooking Terms
What does drying mean in cooking?
It is the removal of water by evaporation
Why do we need to use soap while washing our hands?
To wash off the germs that stick to the natural oils on our skin, the soap helps to remove them, water alone does not do it
What does eating good carbs do for us?
Burns calories,feel fuller longer,does not spike sugar levels, helps to lose fat
Name steps 1 & 2 for washing your hands properly?
Step 1- turn tap on
Step 2- Squirt soap into hands
Name a common spice that we use?
Salt, black pepper, garlic, ginger cinnamon, bay leaves, oregano, nutmeg, all spice, chili flakes, turmeric, basil, onion flakes, cardom, cilantro,cloves, rosemary, herbs, chili powder, parmesan, thyme, italian seasoning, kosher salt, coriander
What does fermentation mean in cooking?
Adds good bacteria like yeast that changes sugars into acids, through the aging process
Why does soap need to be rinsed off?
Soap has its own germs, that need to be rinsed off
What does eating bad carbs do to us?
Makes us hungry all the time, does not burn calories, is addictive, causes sugar cravings, turns to fat, gives us high sugar levels, stores fat
Name steps 3 & 4 for washing your hands properly?
Rub palms, top of hand, between each finger sides of each and wrist
Step 3-massage saop into a lather
Step 4- rub palms, top of hand,between each finger,sides of each hand and wrists
Name the 5 food groups we should be eating from for healthy eating?
Meat, dairy, grain, fruits, vegetables
What does julienne mean in cooking?
To cut food into long strips
Why do our clothes need to be clean?
Clothes pick up smells and germs, and you do not want the germs to multiply
Name some health benefits of eating carbs? [Name 2]
Gives engery, sleep better, prevents diseases, controls weight, keeps memory sharp, uplifts mood, provides fiber, prevents blood clots, improves digestive system
Name steps 5 for washing hands properly?
Step 5-rub vigorously to the song Happy Birthday
What is the most important meal of the day?
Breakfast
What does the term kneading mean in cooking?
Massaging dough with palm of hands in a back and forth motion until smooth
Name some safety rules we use in the kitchen as cooks?
Wearing a solid shoe, throwing away anything that lands on the floor, wearing gloves, cupboards closed, cleaning up spills, no horseplay in the kitchen,keeping work area clean, washing all fruits a & vegetables cleaning items after each use, hand washing after handling eggs, Carrying sharp knife with blade downward, using oven mitts
How do I know when I am eating too many carbs?
Gain weight, brain fog, anxious, tired, depressed, loss of eating control, lightheaded, irritable, energy is up and down, crave startchy foods
Name step 6 for washing hands properly?
Step 6- rinse both hands and under nails, do not touch anything
Name a healthy food option for breakfast?
Oatmeal with fruit, eggs, bananas, berries, grapefruit, nuts, nut butter, avocado, whole grain toast, greek yogurt
What does the term peeling mean in cooking?
Removing of the outer skin of fruits or vegetables with a knife or vegetable peeler
Name some cleanliness habits for the kitchen?
Nails cleaned, no fingernail polish, bandaids over cuts and gloves, clean apron,hats & nets for hair and beards, not touching body parts, not wearing jewerly
What diseases are caused by eating too many carbs?
Weight gain, type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, hypertension, stroke, kidney disease
Name Step 7 for washing hands properly?
Step 8- get 3 sheets of paper towel, dry hands, turn off tap with paper towel the throw in garbage
What should be your largest meal of the day?
Dinner