Equipment
What are dry measuring cups used for?
They are used to measure dry ingredients like flour
Define ¨cut in¨
to work the two elements with two knives or a pastry blender until well mixed.
How many suggested servings of fruits do you need daily?
Two cups of fruit daily
How do you store leftovers?
Wrap them in airtight packaging, or seal them in storage containers. Immediately refrigerate or freeze the wrapped leftovers for rapid cooling.
What's the function of carbohydrates?
to provide energy, store energy, build macromolecules, and spare protein and fat for other uses.
What's a liquid measuring cup used for?
They allow you to pour a liquid into the cup and bring it even with a measurement line without spilling.
Define ¨knead¨
to work the dough, usually by hand, for the purpose of developing the glutens in the flour, which is what gives baked goods their structure and texture.
How many suggested servings of vegetables do you need daily?
2 1/2 cups daily
List the ways to tell if food is spoiled:
mold
discoloration
bad odors
undesirable taste
change in texture
What is the function of fats?
helps give your body energy, protects your organs, supports cell growth, keeps cholesterol and blood pressure under control, and helps your body absorb vital nutrients.
What's a custard cup?
They're small cups used for baking custard
cooking food in liquid (or cooking just the liquid itself) at a temperature slightly below the boiling.
How many suggested servings of protein do you need daily?
5 to 6 1/2 ounces
How does cross contamination happen?
It occurs when juices from raw meats or germs from unclean objects touch cooked or ready-to-eat foods.
Which is the good cholesterol and which is the bad cholesterol?
LDL is the bad cholesterol and HDL is the good cholesterol
What's a grater used for?
It's a kitchen tool that has a rough surface that you use for cutting food into very small pieces.
What does it mean to ¨roast¨?
A method that uses dry heat and hot air to surround the food and cook it evenly on all sides.
How many suggested servings of grains do you need daily?
6-11 servings of grains a day
What is the danger zone and what happens there?
Bacteria grow rapidly in the range of temperatures between 40F and 140F, doubling in number in as little as 20 minutes. This range of temperatures is often called the danger zone.
How many total amino acids are there?
20 amino acids
What's a colander used for?
It's a kitchen utensil used to rinse vegetables or strain foods such as pasta.
What's a leavening agent?
A substance that causes dough to expand by releasing gas once mixed with liquid, acid or heat.
How many suggested servings of dairy do you need daily?
3 servings of dairy products
Describe the proper way to set up your cutting board, why?
You have to make sure that the board is safely in place so it doesn't slide around while you are chopping.
What is a complementary protein?
they are plant-based proteins that when eaten together, provide all the essential amino acids thus making a complete protein.