SPICES
COOKING TERMS
COOKING EQUIPMENT
FOOD SANITATION
POTPOURRI
100

Made from a small, spicy red pepper, this is the foundation of many bottled hot sauces. Used frequently in Cajun and Indian recipes.

CAYENNE PEPPER

100

To let food stand in liquid that will add flavor and tenderize.

MARINATE

100

Used to fill bottles and other small mouth containers with liquid

FUNNEL

100

These should be stored in a wooden block or drawer when not in use

KNIVES

100

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PRIOBIOTICS (Live bacteria-improves digestive health)

200

This warm, aromatic spice has a reddish brown color and a bittersweet flavor. Great for baking as well as adding an earthiness to stews, chilies, and curries.

CINNAMON

200

To cook liquid below the boiling point.

SIMMER

200

Used to measure the internal temperature of meats

THERMOMETER

200

Never use this for kitchen or grease fires

WATER

200

The most used ingredient in all of the culinary arts

EGGS

300

A baking essential made by soaking beans in alcohol.  

VANILLA

300

To cut food into very small, fine pieces.

MINCE

300

A large bowl with tiny holes used to drain liquids from foods, such as spaghetti

COLANDER

300

You should do this before and after handling food

WASH YOUR HANDS

300

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BREAKFAST

400

This comes from the word pippali, was once known as black gold. It has one of the longest histories as a sought-after spice, due to its ability to flavor foods, act as a preservative, and add heat to a dish.

PEPPER

400

To cook using dry heat, usually in an oven

BAKE

400
Used to protect the counter when cutting foods

CUTTING BOARD

400

This should be done to prevent contamination of food

CLEAN COUNTER TOPS, CUTTING BOARDS, etc

400

This spice can cost up to $10,000 per pound

SAFFRON

500

A white crystalline substance that gives seawater its characteristic taste and is used for seasoning or preserving food.

SALT

500

To remove the outer covering or skin

PEEL

500

A knife with a serrated edge, used for cutting without crushing the food

BREAD KNIFE

500

Never mix cooked foods and  ? together 

RAW FOODS

500

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