Abbreviations
Conversions
Knife Cuts
Substitutions
Terms
100

t / tsp

What is the abbreviation for teaspoon?

100

1 cup = __ ounces

What is 8?

100

To cut into tiny pieces with no specific shape (usually done with onion, garlic, and ginger)

What is mincing?

100

1 ounce unsweetened chocolate + 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar

What is a substitution for 1 ounce of semi-sweet chocolate?

100

To turn the oven on ahead of time to the temperature specified in the recipe

What is preheat?

200

T / Tbsp

What is the abbreviation for tablespoon?

200

1 tablespoon = __ teaspoons

What is 3?

200

To cut into small cubes

What is dicing?

200

1 cup greek yogurt OR 3/4 cup vegetable oil

What is a substitution for 1 cup butter?

200

To cook by dry heat in the oven.  This method is most often used for cookies, cakes, pie and breads

What is bake?

300

oz

What is the abbreviation ounce?

300

1/4 cup = __ tablespoons

What is 4?

300

To cut into this strips like matchsticks, about 1/8 inch wide and 2 inches long

What is julienne?

300

1 cup granulated sugar + 2 teaspoons molasses

What is a substitution for 1 cup of brown sugar?

300

To pour off liquid from a food

What is drain?

400

c

What is the abbreviation for cup?

400

1 pint = __ cups

What is 2?

400

Rolling leafy greens together and slicing them into very thin, long strips

What is chiffonade?

400

1 cup (unsweetened) apple sauce (when baking)

What is a substitution for 1 cup of oil?

400

To push the heel of your hand into a dough or mixture while folding the dough over onto itself with the other hand

What is knead?

500

lb

What is the abbreviation for pound?

500

1 gallon = __ quarts or __ pints

What is 4 quarts or 8 pints?

500

A tiny dice made by slicing julienned food

What is brunoise?

500

1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice OR white vinegar

What is a substitution for 1 cup of buttermilk?

500

The extra decoration placed on food to add color, flavor or texture

What is garnish?

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