Cooking Terms
Measurements
Kitchen Utensils
Safety
Sanitation
100
To cook in the oven with dry heat.
Bake
100
How do you measure liquids to ensure accuracy?
On a flat surface at eye level
100
Used to scrape the bottom of mixing bowls
Scraper
100
What end of the knife should you hand to someone?
The handle
100
What should be done with your hair if it is chin length or longer?
Tie it back
200
To mix ingredients together with a circular up and down motion using a spoon, whisk or electric mixer.
Beat
200
How many teaspoons in a tablespoon?
3
200
These measuring cups are used for what?
Liquids
200
Potholders and oven mitts should remain __.
Dry
200
What is the temperature danger zone?
41-135 degrees F
300
To cook small pieces of food in only enough fat or oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
Saute
300
How many quarts in a gallon?
4
300
Used to turn or lift items such as pancakes, omelets, or cookies.
Turner
300
What direction should you drain hot liquids?
Away from you
300
The risk of spreading bacteria between ready-to-eat food items and perishable or potentially hazardous food items
Cross contamination
400
To combine solid fat with flour using a pastry blender, two forks, or fingers.
Cut in
400
How do you measure flour?
Spoon it into dry measuring cup, overfill, and level it off with a flat edged utensil
400
What is the purpose of a colander?
To remove the liquid from the food
400
How should the hand holding food be positioned when cutting with a knife?
Fingers tucked in
400
In order to prevent the dripping of juices onto other food items, raw meat should be stored on which shelf of the refrigerator?
Bottom shelf
500
To incorporate a delicate mixture into a thicker, heavier mixture with a whisk or flexible spatula using a down, up, and over motion so the finished product remains light.
Fold
500
How many sticks of butter equals a cup?
2
500
Utensil used to lift and hold foods while they are being cooked or served.
Tongs
500
What should you never do if a sharp object is dropped?
Catch it
500
What is the best way to wash counters or dishes?
With hot soapy water