Cooking Terms & Measuring
When measuring flour, you should pack it down into a dry measuring cup.
True/False
False
What kind of cutting board should I use for Raw meat
Plastic
Which food borne illness is found in poultry and eggs?
Salmonella
It is safe to use a dishtowel to take food out of the oven
True/False
False
What is the abbreviation for Cup
c/C
Which tool should I use to scrape down the sides of a bowl?
Rubber Scraper/Spatula
What is Cross-Contamination?
The spreading of bacteria from one person, surface, or object to another. Can cause food poisoning
What food borne illness is found in deli meats and hot dogs?
Listeria
What should we do to our hair and clothing when cooking?
Roll up sleeves
Close toed shoes
Hair back
What is the abbreviation for teaspoon?
tsp
15
You can always add time. You don't want to burn your food.
What is the best way to avoid cross-contamination
Wash hands, Clean all surfaces after each use
Which food borne illness is found in red meat?
E. Coli
How do you clean up broken glass?
Broom and dust pan and then damp paper towel to get small shards
What is the abbreviation for Tablespoon?
Tbsp
Explain how to measure a liquid, such as a cup of water
Liquid Measuring cup
Flat surface
Eye Level
Meniscus
If a recipe tells me to "cut in" a fat into a sugar, which tool should I use?
Pastry Blender
What is the Temperature Danger Zone where bacteria begins to grow
40-140 degrees Fahrenheit
Explain in detail how you should wash your hands
Warm soapy water
Rub hands together for at least 20 seconds
Wash backs of hands and wrists and in between fingers
Use paper towel to dry and throw away
What is the abbreviation for ounze
oz
If a Grease fire starts on the stove top, what ingredient can we use to help smother the flames?
Baking Soda
OR
Salt
When a recipe instructs me to "beat in" or "incorporate quickly" which tool should I use?
Whisk
How long can perishable foods or leftovers stay out on the counter?
2 Hours
If a fire starts in the oven, what should you do?
Turn off the heat source
Keep the door closed
What is the abbreviation for Pound?
lb/lbs