Kitchen Safety
What should you do before cooking to keep your hands clean?
Wash your hands with soap and water.
What do you use to mix cookie dough?
A mixing spoon or hand mixer.
What type of pasta works well with pesto?
Spaghetti, penne, fusilli, or farfalle.
What fruit is used to give a mojito its tangy flavor?
Lime/Lemon.
What makes cookies sweet?
Sugar.
Why should you use a cutting board when chopping basil?
To prevent the knife from slipping and protect the countertop.
What tool is best for chopping garlic?
A knife or garlic press.
What green leafy herb is the main ingredient in pesto?
Basil.
What herb makes a mojito taste fresh?
Mint
The process of combining butter and sugar until fluffy is called this.
Creaming.
What should you do if a small fire starts in the kitchen?
Turn off the heat and use a fire extinguisher or baking soda (never water).
What kitchen tool helps you remove cookies from a baking tray?
A spatula
What ingredient gives pesto its nutty flavor?
Pine nuts (or walnuts).
What kitchen tool helps muddle the ingredients together?
A muddler.
What do you need to do before putting cookie dough in the oven?
Preheat the Oven.
How can you safely use a blender for making pesto?
Make sure the lid is on tight, start at a low speed, and never put hands inside while it’s running.
What tool is used to squeeze lime for a mojito?
A citrus juicer or reamer
Why should you save some pasta water when making pesto pasta?,
It helps thin the sauce and makes it stick to the pasta better.
Why do we use soda water in a mojito?
It adds fizz and lightness to the drink.
What happens if you overmix cookie dough?
The cookies can turn tough instead of soft and chewy.
Why should you never put water on a grease fire?
Water spreads the fire instead of putting it out; use baking soda or a lid instead.
What tool do you need to strain cooked pasta?
A colander or strainer.
What kitchen tool do you need to blend pesto ingredients?
A blender or food processor.
What natural sweetener can be used instead of sugar in a mojito?
Honey or maple syrup.
Why do cookies spread while baking?
The butter melts, causing the dough to spread out.