Food Storage
These should be cooked until no longer runny. They can last up to 4 weeks in the refrigerator.
What are eggs?
To cook food in a liquid that is kept just below the point of boiling.
What is Simmering?
What is boiling?
"Bad fats" that raiser cholesterol and increase a person's risk for developing heart disease.
Found in most foods, often in large quantities in snack items.
What is sugar?
Cook up to 145*F if not used for sushi. Can keep 3 days in refrigerator.
What is fish?
To cook food covered or uncovered in the direct, dry heat of an oven.
What is baking?
To cook food in a minimal amount of oil in a pan.
What is pan frying?
Important in producing vitamin D and hormones in the body. Can lead to blockages in arteries when in high levels in the blood causing heart attacks or strokes.
What is Cholesterol?
A sugar or starch in many foods.
What is a carbohydrate?
Should be washed thoroughly before use. Most should be stored in the refrigerator but some can be left on a countertop.
What are fruits and/or vegetables?
A type of cooking that involves dry heat applied directly to the surface of the food from above or below.
What is grilling?
To cook food in the vapor given off by boiling water.
What is steaming?
A unit of energy provided to the body.
What is a calorie?
Provides insulation and cushioning for skin, bones and internal organs and is a source of energy. Too much can cause a lot of health problems.
What is a fat?
Cook until the center temperature is 160*F. Can be stored in the refrigerator up to 5 days.
What is pork?
Cooking in a cast iron pot with a heavy lid that can be placed directly on a heat source.
What is dutch oven cooking?
Food cooked in foil sealed with a fold to make a mini-pressure cooker.
What is foil cooking?
Has no calories but is a necessary part of a healthy diet. Diets high in this can reduce the risk of colon cancer.
What is dietary fiber?
Created when liquid fats (like vegetable oil) are turned into solids (like margarine and shortening). Can cause very high cholesterol levels.
One of the fastest meats to spoil. Must be cooked to an internal temperature of 165*F.
What is chicken?
What is broiling?
Rapid heating by passing high frequency waves through food.
What is protein?
Labelled in milligrams on nutrition labels. Small amounts are needed to keep body fluid levels balanced. Large amounts can cause high blood pressure.
What is salt?