Safety
True or False
Use low to medium heat when cooking to prevent scorching, boil overs, and fires.
TRUE
Abbreviation for teaspoon.
Tsp or t
3 teaspoons equals ________ tablespoons.
1 tbsp
Cut into very small pieces with a sharp knife.
What is MINCE?
Beat quickly using a wire whisk or rotary beater to add air to one or more ingredients.
What is WHIP?
True or False
Use any kind of rug in the kitchen - they are safe.
FALSE
Use only rugs with nonskid backing.
Abbreviation for tablespoon.
Tbsp or T
2 cups equals ________ pint/s.
1 pint
Remove the center of a food, such as an apple, with a sharp knife.
What is core?
Mix a light, airy substance with a more solid substance by stirring gently under and over with a rubber scraper.
What is FOLD?
Which is safer - a slightly dull knife or a very sharp knife?
A SHARP knife is safer - dull knives are dangerous.
Abbreviation for quart.
Qt
2 pints equals __________ quart/s.
1 quart
Cut into small, even cubes with a sharp knife.
Mix two or more ingredients together using a spoon.
What is COMBINE?
Where should you defrost frozen meat?
In the refrigerator to keep it out of the DANGER ZONE.
Abbreviation for ounce.
Oz.
4 quarts equals ____________ gallon/s.
1 gallon
To cut into small pieces using a knife, food processor or blender.
What is CHOP?
Cook in oil or fat in a pan.
What is FRY?
What is the danger zone for foods?
The DANGER ZONE is 40 degrees to 140 degrees.
Abbreviation for pound.
Lb
16 ounces equals ____________ pound/s.
1 pound.
What is PARE OR PEEL?
Cook in fat until the surface of the food turns brown.
What is BROWN?