Kitchen Hygiene
How often should you wipe kitchen counters and surfaces?
daily, before and after each use
What should you always use when handling hot pans?
Oven mitts or pot holders.
What is a spatula used for?
Flipping or spreading food, like pancakes or frosting.
milk, water, broth, vinegar, soup, sauce
What kitchen appliance is used to toast bread?
a toaster or toaster oven
What should you use to dry your hands after washing them?
A clean towel or paper towel, not a dirty dish towel.
Why should you turn pot handles inward on the stove (not leave them turned to the front)?
To prevent them from being knocked over and causing burns.
What is the purpose of a whisk? what might you use one for?
To mix and beat ingredients, like eggs or batter.
What is the best way to measure dry ingredients like flour?
Spoon it into the measuring cup and level it off with a knife
What is the best way to thaw frozen meat safely?
In the refrigerator, not on the counter
Nancy cut up some raw chicken on her red cutting board. Then she cut up the lettuce for her salad on her red cutting board. What is wrong with this?
cross contamination. you need to, it can make you sick. wash anything that comes into contact with raw meat before using it again for anything else.
Why should you keep electrical appliances away from water?
To prevent electric shock.
What tool can you use to remove the skin of an apple or potato?
A vegetable peeler.
What kind of measuring cup should you use to measure peanut butter or mayo? (dry or liquid)
dry measuring cup
Why should you not put metal in the microwave?
It can cause sparks and start a fire.
How often should you rinse out your kitchen sponge? How often should you replace it?
rinse it out daily after each use
replace it every 1-2 weeks
What is the safest way to cut food with a knife?
Use a cutting board and cut away from your body.
What is a ladle used for?
Scooping and serving liquids like soup or sauce
What is bigger, a teaspoon or a tablespoon?
a Tablespoon
What should you do before eating fresh fruits and vegetables?
Wash them under cold running water.
Before using a new cleaning product on counters that are used for cooking, what should you do?
Read the label to make sure it is safe for use on cooking/kitchen surfaces.
What should you do if a fire starts in the microwave?
immediately turn off the microwave, unplug it if safe to do so, and leave the door closed
What is the difference between a colander and a strainer?
A colander has larger holes and is used for draining pasta, while a strainer has smaller holes and is used for filtering liquids.
The recipe calls for 1 cup of sugar but you can only find the 1/2 cup. What could you do?
fill the 1/2 cup measuring cup twice
What should you do if a recipe calls for softened butter, but yours is hard?
Let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes or microwave it for a few seconds.