Kitchen Smarts
True or False: All recipes have to be followed exactly
False
You want to plan a healthy breakfast. A good rule of thumb is to include how many food groups?
At least 3
True or False: You should always compare retail prices to be sure you're getting the best deal.
False
Give an example of a healthy versus less healthy choice (or "everyday" versus "sometimes" food) within the Fruit group.
Any reasonable answer of fresh fruit, such as apples versus apple pie.
We should wash our hands with soap and warm water for at least this long.
20 seconds
You decide to make Barley Jambalaya tonight. You gather all your ingredients but realize you don't have any bell peppers. You don't have time to go to the store. What do you do?
Use another vegetable or leave it out.
Give one example of a healthy snack that you could plan and make at home.
Any reasonable answer with at least 2 food groups and/or colors
You find a bulk bag of apples with a lower unit price than loose apples. You are trying to determine whether this is a good buy. Name two things you might consider other than price.
Any reasonable answer including: do you want more of the fruit, will it spoil before used, etc.
If a food is whole grain, a whole grain ingredient will be listed where on the ingredient list?
As the first ingredient.
Name two ways to thaw frozen foods safely.
In the refrigerator, in the microwave, or submerged in cold water.
Name one reason you would want to use mise en place.
Any reasonable answer including: save time, make sure you have everything, decrease mistakes, etc.
What are two benefits of planning meals in advance?
Any reasonable answer including: don’t waste ingredients, use ingredients multiple times per week, save time, etc.
You're in the Dairy aisle. Name two nutrients you would want to pay particular attention to on the label might make the dairy item less healthy.
Saturated fat and sugars
Look at this label from a bag of cheese. How many calories are in this entire package?
240 calories in the entire bag
How do you cut round foods, like an onion, bell pepper, or carrot safely?
Cut in half to create a flat surface
Name one type of meal you could make using "framework" instead of an exact recipe.
Any reasonable answer; prompt with recipes we’ve used if needed
It's "clear the pantry night!" Name three items you might want to have in your pantry at all times to create a nutritious meal.
Any reasonable answer including: canned beans, fruits, & vegetables, whole grain pasta, rice, etc., oils, nuts, spices
Name two ways to save money on fruits and vegetables.
Any reasonable answer including: compare unit prices for fresh, canned, frozen, buy in season, purchase in most whole form
True or False: We know that wheat bread is a whole grain.
False. We can't determine whether a food is a whole grain just by the name. We have to check the ingredient list.
The safest way to ensure that meat or poultry is fully cooked is to use this.
A food thermometer.
What's one of the most important things we can do to prevent the spread of foodborne illness when cooking?
Wash our hands
Name two of your favorite menu planning tricks or tips.
Any reasonable answer including: cook once eat twice; use ingredients more than once, check pantry first, etc.
Name two ways you can save money on food before you even enter the store.
Any reasonable answer, such as: create a menu plan accounting for things you have on hand, create a shopping list, check store circulars.
Give two examples of foods from the Protein group that are lover in "unhealthy fats".
Any reasonable answer, such as: beans, lentils, nuts, salmon, chicken with skin removed.
Juanita only has one cutting board. She needs to use it to cut both the vegetables and the meat. What should she do?
Cut the vegetables first, then transfer them to a plate while she cuts the meat. Or, cut the meat first and sanitize the cutting board thoroughly before cutting the vegetables.