Equivalents/Abbreviations
Cooking Terms/Methods
Equipment
Food Safety
100

1 Tablespoon = ______ teaspoons? 

What is 3 teaspoons?

100

Literally, “to the tooth” in Italian. Foods cooked to the point that there is still some resistance; tender, but slightly chewy.

What is Al Dente?

100

Used for leveling off dry ingredients such as flour (also used in cake decorating)

What is a Straight Edge Spatula?

100

Wash hands with ___________ for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food

What is hot water and soap?

200

8 ounces = ______ cup

What is 1 cup?

200

To work a solid fat, such as butter, shortening or lard, into dry ingredients. This is accomplished by using a pastry blender, 2 knives, a fork, or even the fingers.  Most often, the fat should be chilled first and _____________ just enough for small lumps about the size of a pea to form.

What is Cut In?

200

Used for small amounts of dry or liquid ingredients (ex: vanilla, salt)

What is a Measuring Spoon?

200

A ________ is the only reliable way to determine the “doneness” of cooked food and to ensure safety – do not rely on the color of the meat.

What is a Food Thermometer? 

300

______ ounces = 1 pound

What is 16 ounces?

300

To beat an ingredient or ingredients with a spoon or beaters until light and fluffy.  Most often used in reference to butter, with or without sugar, in baking recipes.

What is Cream?

300

Used for measuring milk, water, juice, vegetable oil?

What is a Liquid Measuring Cup?

300

_______ is  the transfer of harmful microorganisms or substances to food, and covers a multitude of potential food handling errors in all stages of food flow.

What is Cross-contamination? 

400

The abbreviation of quart. 

What is qt?

400

To beat briskly with a wire whisk or electric mixer to incorporate air, which in turn adds volume.  Usually used in reference to cream or egg whites.

What is Whip?

400

Used for measuring flour, sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, and shortening.

What is a Dry Measuring Cup?

400

Food is in a _______ when it is between 40°F and 140°F.  This ________ provides the optimal environment for harmful bacteria to multiply.

What is the “danger zone”?

500

1 gallon = ______ cups

What is 16 cups?

500

To mix to the specified state with a wire beater. Can refer to blending, beating, emulsifying, or whipping, depending on the recipe.

What is Whisk?

500

Used to store measured ingredients for "mise en place".

What is a Container?

500

The acronym _______ can help you remember the conditions needed in order for bacteria to grow.  Food, acidity, temperature, time, oxygen, and moisture all influence the growth of bacteria.

What is “FAT TOM”?

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