Kitchen Tools
The tool that can be used to whip eggs or cream.
What is a whisk?
You need to do this for at least 20 seconds before cooking.
What is wash your hands?
What should you use to take something out of a hot oven?
What is an oven mitt or towel?
When measuring out any liquid you would use what kitchen tool?
Liquid measuring cup
Which is the largest?
a) 1 quart b) 1 cup c) 1 gallon d) 1 pint
What is 1 gallon?
This tool is used to serve soups and stews from a big pot.
What is a ladle?
What temperature is recommended for your refrigerator?
a) 50º F b) 45º F c) 40º F d) 35º F
What is 40º F?
True or False?
Using a cutting board for a salad after slicing raw chicken on it is an example of cross contamination.
What is true?
If you see this in a recipe - 3 T - the 'T' stands for what?
Tablespoon
1 cup = ___?___ ounces
a) 3 ounces b) 4 ounces c) 6 ounces d) 8 ounces
What is 8 ounces?
Drains liquid from food such as cooked spaghetti.
What is a colander or strainer?
The food borne illness that comes from eggs and poultry.
What is Salmonella?
When using a knife, always cut in this direction in relationship to your body...
What is away from yourself?
The term for when food is placed in a container and covered with a seasoned liquid for a period of time.
What is marinate?
1 gallon = ___?____ cups.
a) 4 cups b) 8 cups c) 16 cups d) 32 cups
What is 16 cups?
This is used to protect the counter top while chopping food.
What is a cutting board?
For safety and sanitation purposes this needs to be tied back when working in the kitchen.
What is long hair?
When using a fire extinguisher, aim it at this part of the fire. (Top / middle / bottom)
What is the base or bottom of the flames?
The process where the skin of a fruit or vegetable is removed with a knife.
What is peeling or paring?
3 teaspoons = __?__ Tablespoons
a) 0.5 Tablespoon b) 1 Tablespoon c) 3 Tablespoons d) 6 Tablespoons
What is 1 tablespoon?
The tool used to cut in shortening (butter, margarine).
What is a pastry blender?
Which of the following ways is NOT a safe way to defrost raw meat?
a) In the refrigerator b) On the counter overnight c) In the microwave d) Under cool running water
What is on the counter overnight?
Grease fires should be extinguished by:
a) Adding flour b) Adding water c) Putting a lid on the pan d) Throwing a towel over the fire
What is putting a lid on the pan?
The term for moving a spoon in a circular motion to mix ingredients. Typically done in a gentle fashion.
What is stirring?
1 stick of butter = ____ cups
a) 1/2 cup b) 1 cup c) 2 cups d) 3 cups
What is 1/2 cup?