Hygiene
Why should you wash your hands before cooking?
To remove germs and keep food safe
What direction should pot handles face on the stove?
Turned inwards over the bench so they cannot be knocked over
What utensil is used for stirring soups or sauces?
Wooden Spoon
What piece of equipment is used to heat food on top of the stove?
Saucepan
What cooking method involves heating or cooking food in hot water?
Boiling
What should you do if you sneeze while cooking?
Step away, sneeze into your elbow then wash your hands
Why should you never run in the kitchen?
What utensil do you use to flip pancakes?
Egg Flip
What appliance allows you to store food below zero degrees (Celsius)?
Freezer
What method cooks food in hot air inside an oven?
Baking
Why is tying back long hair important?
To keep hair out of food and prevent contamination
How do you carry a sharp knife around the kitchen
Hold it by the handle, point the tip of the blade towards the ground and do not swing your arm
What tool helps you measure small amounts of ingredients like spices?
Measuring Spoons
What equipment is used for baking cakes or casseroles?
Oven
What method involves cooking food quickly in a small amount of hot oil?
Frying
What should you always do before touching cooked food after you have handled raw meat?
Wash your hands with warm soapy water
Why should you NOT use a damp oven mitt to get hot items out of the oven?
Because the moisture in the mitt will turn to steam and burn you
What utensil helps you safety pick up hot or slippery food?
Tongs
What piece of equipment mixes ingredients together very quickly?
Electric Mixer
What method of cooking uses direct heat like on a barbeque?
Grilling
Why is it important to check the use by dates on ingredients?
To avoid using spoiled food and prevent illness
What should you do if there is a small fire in a frying pan
Turn off the heat and cover it with a lid. NEVER use water!
What utensil is used to stir lumps out of sauces or gravies?
Whisk
What appliance is used to heat food quickly using electro-magnetic waves?
Microwave
What cooking method gently cooks food in simmering water often used for eggs?