NextStep Kitchen
Measuring Up
Cooking Methods
Safety First
Ingredients
100

How many garbage cans are in the kitchen?

2

100

How many spoons are in a set of measuring spoons?

4

100

Which cooking method uses an oven?

baking

100

What do you use to protect your hands when taking hot things from the oven?

pot holder or oven mitt

100

What ingredient is used for sauteing?

fat - olive oil, butter, etc.

200

Where can you find dish detergent?

In cabinet under the sink

200

Which measuring spoon is the largest?

tablespoon

200

Which cooking method uses water at 212 degrees?

boiling

200

Why is it important to clean up spills immediately?

To prevent someone from slipping

200

Name an ingredient that grows under ground

onions, potatoes, carrots, beets

These are called ROOT VEGETABLES

300

How many ovens are in the kitchen?

2

300

Which tool would you use to measure 1 cup of milk? Be specific.

a liquid measuring cup

300

Which cooking methods use a skillet?

frying or sauteing

300

Explain why should you NOT put a sharp knife into a pan of soapy dish water?

Someone could cut themselves because they didn't see the knife in the water.

300

What happens to rice and pasta if it is cooked too long?

It gets mushy and gooey

400

How many stove tops are in the kitchen?

4

400

What tool would you need to measure 2 tablespoons of butter from a stick of butter?

a tablespoon  or  a knife?

a knife

400

Which cooking method involves hot vapor, boiling water, and a pot with a lid?

steaming

400

What are the 3 most common kitchen injuries?

Cuts, burns and falls

400

Name 3 ingredients that are considered "tomato products".

ketchup, salsa, tomato sauce, tomato paste, spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce

500

Name all 4 kitchen colors

Red, teal, white, orange

500

If you only have a 1/4 measuring cup, but you need to measure 3/4 cup of flour, what would you do?

Use your 1/4 cup 3 times

500

Today we will prepare a cake, make French fries and pasta. List, in order, the cooking methods we will use.

baking, frying and boiling

500

If something were to catch on fire in a small pan, what would be the best way to put the fire out?

Put a lid on it.

500

Name all 6 ingredients in the Pound Cake recipe we use.

butter, cream cheese, sugar, flour, eggs, flavoring