Kitchen Equipment
Abbreviations
Equivalents
Cooking Terms
Microwaves and Etiquette
100
Used to dice, chop, and mince.
What is a chef's knife.
100
# or lb.
What is pound.
100
1 cube butter is how many cups?
What is 1/2 c.
100
To beat rapidly to incorporate air and increase volume.
What is whip
100
The shape of pan which allows for most even cooking in the microwave.
What is ring or round shaped.
200
Used for draining liquids from fruits and vegetables. Could also be used to sift flour or powdered sugar.
What is a strainer.
200
oz.
What is ounce.
200
1 c. = _______ Tbsp.
What is 16 Tbsp.
200
To mix ingredients by gently turning one part over another.
What is fold-in
200
Never attach these to the microwave because it can affect electronic controls.
What is a magnet.
300
Used for browning, frying, or cooking various foods on top of the stove.
What is a frying pan or skillet.
300
gal.
What is gallon
300
1 Tbsp. = _____ tsp.
What is 3 tsp.
300
To beat sugar and fat until soft, creamy, and smooth.
What is cream
300
When using good manners, always pass food from ____ to ____.
What is left to right.
400
What kitchen tool(s) would you need to beat?
What is spoon, whisk, electric mixer, beaters, or kitchen aid.
400
t. or tsp.
What is teaspoon.
400
1/4 c. = ____ Tbsp.
What is 4 Tbsp.
400
To cook just below boiling point.
What is simmer.
400
An electrical spark that can damage the microwave or start it on fire; caused by metal.
What is arching.
500
What kitchen tool would you use to cut-in?
What is pastry blender.
500
T. or Tbsp.
What is Tablespoon.
500
1 gal= ___qt.=___pt.=____c.
What is 4;8;16
500
To work solid fats into flour using a pastry blender or two knives.
What is cut-in.
500
Concentrations of fat and sugar which become hotter than the rest of food.
What is a hot spot.
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