COOKING TERMS
To beat rapidly with a rotary beater, an electric mixer, or wire whisk
Whip
Abbreviated as "t" or "tsp," this is the smaller of the two major baking spoon measurements.
teaspoon
What kitchen tool would you use to scrape off excess flour from your measuring cup?
leveler/butter knife
How should you wash your hands?
With hand soap and warm water.
Family and Consumer Sciences.
To heat a liquid just below the simmering point. The liquid forms bubbles along the sides of the container.
What is to simmer?
How many teaspoons are in one tablespoon?
3
What kitchen tool would you use to serve soup?
A ladle.
What is wrong with this scenario?
---When Craig couldn’t find a potholder, he grabbed a dishcloth to take the casserole out of the oven.
Always use a potholder when removing food from the oven to prevent burns.
What food group do milk, yogurt, and cottage cheese belong to?
Dairy food group.
To rub food, such as lemon or orange peel, against a grater to obtain fine particles.
What is to grate?
What does “C” stand for?
Cup
What type of knife would you use to cut bread?
A Serrated Knife.
What are the steps to dishwashing?
1. Scrape off all extra food.
2. Wash the dishes with dish soap.
3. Rinse off the soap.
4. Dry and put away.
What is your favorite part about FCS + Mrs. Sents' class?
--any student response!
To cut food into small irregular pieces.
What is to chop?
With a liquid measuring cup.
What piece of equipment is used to cut food-- like fruits, vegetables, etc. Heavy, thick plastic cutting boards are easy to wash and sanitize. Rubber, flexible cutting boards are harder to wash.
What is a cutting board?
What are the 4 steps before beginning a lab?
1. Hair tied up
2. Apron on
3. Closed-Toed shoes
4. Wash hands
1. Vegetables
2. Fruits
3. Dairy
4. Protein
5. Grains
To cut away the skin or a very thin layer of the peel of fruits or vegetables. Use a vegetable peeler or a knife.
Pare
When measuring brown sugar, be sure to ...?
Pack the brown sugar.
What kitchen tool is used for cooking large amount of liquids?
What is a stock pot?
What is wrong with this scenario?
--- Alex chose to use knives that were not very sharp so that she would not cut herself.
Dull knives are more dangerous than sharp knives.
What is the main mineral found in milk?
Calcium.