Cooking Methods
This method cooks food in an oven using dry heat and is commonly used for cookies, cakes, and bread.
What is baking?
Chicken and turkey, including ground poultry, must reach this minimum internal temperature.
What is 165°F?
This cut produces round coin like pieces
What is Rondanelle cut
This many teaspoons equal 1 tablespoon.
What is 3 teaspoons?
This tool drains water from pasta and can rinse fruits and vegetables.
What is a colander?
This method quickly cooks food in a small amount of fat in a pan over relatively high heat.
What is sautéing?
Ground beef hamburgers must reach this minimum internal temperature.
What is 160°F?
This cube-shaped cut measures ¼ inch × ¼ inch × ¼ inch.
What is small dice?
This many tablespoons equal ¼ cup.
What is 4 tablespoons?
This tool beats eggs and blends ingredients smoothly into sauces.
What is a whisk?
This method cooks food with vapor from boiling water rather than submerging it in the water.
What is steaming?
Fish fillets should reach this minimum internal temperature when checked with a thermometer.
What is 145°F?
This cut produces uniform cubes of food.
What is dicing?
This many tablespoons equal 1 cup.
What is 16 tablespoons?
This flexible tool scrapes batter from a bowl and folds ingredients together.
What is a rubber or silicone spatula?
This method cooks food gently in liquid just below boiling, with small bubbles rising occasionally.
What is simmering?
Reheated leftovers and casseroles must reach this minimum internal temperature.
What is 165°F?
This matchstick-shaped cut measures ⅛ inch × ⅛ inch × 2–2½ inches.
What is julienne?
This many cups equal 1 quart.
What is 4 cups?
This tool cuts cold butter into flour when making biscuits or pie crust.
What is a pastry blender?
This combination method first browns food, then slowly cooks it in a covered pot with a small amount of liquid.
What is braising?
Whole cuts of beef and pork, such as steaks, roasts, and chops, must reach this temperature and then rest for this long.
What is 145°F followed by a 3-minute rest?
This tiny cube-shaped cut measures ⅛ inch × ⅛ inch × ⅛ inch and is made by dicing julienne strips.
What is brunoise?
A recipe calls for ¾ cup of milk. When you double it, you need this amount.
What is 1½ cups?
This tool removes the thin, colorful outer layer of citrus peel without taking much of the bitter white pith.
What is a zester or Microplane?