Cooking Terms
What does the cooking term mince mean?
To chop into tiny pieces
What bad fats should we be avoiding?
fatty cut meats of pork, beef, lamb etc.
Dark chicken meat and the skin
High fat dairy foods like whole milk, butter, cheese, sour cream, ice cream
Fatty oils like coconut, palm, cocoa butter, lard
What is the needed temperature for dehydration?
90% - 95% not all moisture is removed
Name an example of cross contamination of food?
Food to food
People to food
Money to food
Insect to food
Pets to food
What does the term sugaring mean in cooking?
Method to preserve food, food is dehydrated, then packed in pure sugar ex. jams, jellies
What does the cooking term mixixing mean?
Stirring ingredients together with a spoon or a mixer until mixture is smooth
Give an example of why we need fat in our diet?
It gives us engery, hormone and gene regulation, flavor and fullness, brin function, absorbs fat soluble vitamins
Name some different ways to freeze foods?
Foil wrap, freezer wrap, containers, plastic wrap, Zip-lock freezer bags
Name an example of cross-contamination during cooking?
Not washing cutting boards in between
Dirty nails
Uncovered cuts and scrapes
Not wearing gloves or changes them frequently
Not washing hands frequently enough etc.
What does the term A- la -mode mean in cooking?
Means topped with ice cream
What the term seasoning mean in cooking?
Adding flavoring to food with spices/herbs
Name an example of a good fat?
Oily fish, nuts, seeds, fruits & vegetables, olive oil, corn oil, canola oil
Can thrawed meat be refrozened?
Yes, but only if it is pre-cooked
What is the only way to get rid of germs?
Sanitizing is the only way to kill germs
What does the term searing mean in cooking?
Food cooked at high temperature on both sides just enough to brown it, adds flavor
What does the term souring mean in cooking?
Technique that can be used to sweeten,or lighten the heat of spicy foods,using an acidex. vinegar
Name a type of fat we need to limit?
Meat, poultry, dairy, eggs, plant sources
What should we always remember to do when frezzing things?
To label and date packages
Name one of the best sanitizer to kill germs?
Chlorine bleach, Iodine, Quaternary Ammonium, Dustbane
What does the term roasting mean in cooking?
Uses electricity to give dry heat and hot air to surround the food and it cooks evenly ex. oven
What does the term shaving mean in cooking?
Taking thin shavings off fruit or vegetable with a peeler it changes texture and appearance
Name a type of fat we need to avoid?
Deep fried foods, processed foods, bought baked goods
To maintain a healthy weight serving size is important, how much protein should we be eating daily to maintain weight?
2-3 servings of meat a day, 1 serving size =size of a deck of cards
Does detergents like Mr. clean, Lysol, Dettol get rid of all the germs?
No- it removes some particles but does not get rid of all, it does not kill bacteria
What does the term barbecuing mean in cooking?
Method used to cook food with a low heat from hot coals of charcoal, or propane