Kitchen Safety
What should you always do before handling food or beginning a cooking lab?
Wash your hands with soap and warm water.
What type of measuring cup should you use to measure granulated sugar?
Dry measuring cup
What kitchen tool is used to flip pancakes, burgers, or grilled cheese?
Spatula
What does it mean to preheat an oven?
Turn the oven on and let it reach the correct temperature before baking.
What was the name of the project where you designed your own restaurant on wheels?
Food Truck Project
What should you use when removing a hot pan or baking sheet from the oven?
Oven mitts.
Why should you bend down to eye level when measuring liquids?
To make sure you're measuring the correct amount.
What kitchen tool is used to drain water from cooked pasta?
Strainer or Colander
What cooking term means to combine ingredients together using a spoon or other utensil?
Stir
What kitchen appliance did we use to make smoothies?
Blender
Why should you never put a knife in a sink full of soapy water?
Someone could accidentally grab the blade and cut themselves.
How many teaspoons are in 1 tablespoon?
3 teaspoons
What kitchen tool is used to remove the skin from potatoes, carrots, or other vegetables?
Vegetable peeler
Why is it important to read the entire recipe before you start cooking?
To understand the steps and make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment.
What three main ingredients did we mix together to make our garlic cheese biscuit dough?
Bisquick, milk, and shredded cheddar cheese
Why should you never leave food cooking on the stove unattended?
The food could burn or start a fire.
How many tablespoons are in ¼ cup?
4 tablespoons
What kitchen tool is used to scrape food or batter from the sides of a mixing bowl?
Rubber spatula
What cooking term means to cook food in a small amount of oil or butter in a pan over heat?
Sauté
What type of diet did you research with a partner and create a poster about?
A fad diet
If a small grease fire starts in a pan, what should you NEVER pour on it?
Water
If a recipe calls for ¾ cup of sugar, but you only have a ¼-cup measuring cup, how many times would you need to fill it?
3 times
What kitchen tool is used to remove small pieces of food from boiling water or hot oil while leaving the liquid behind?
Slotted spoon
What can happen if you overmix biscuit dough?
The biscuits can become tough or dense.
What is the name of the classroom routine where your kitchen must be inspected and approved before leaving a cooking lab?
Kitchen Check