prep
what is the first thing we need to do before touching any food items
wash our hands
which is bigger, a teaspoon or a tablespoon
tablespoon
how should we place the pans on the stove when they are in use
with the handles in
what is the time limit for leaving cooked foods out to cool, prior to placing in the refrigerator
2 hours
how long can you keep ham, hot dog, sausage, bacon and lunch meats in the freezer
1 to 2 months
what do we wear while at program, to protect the food while we prepare, cook, and serve it
gloves
do we bake or cook all foods at the same temperature
no, we follow what the recipe says to bake or cook at
what type of instrument is used to check if meat is done cooking
meat thermometer
how many days can leftovers be left in the fridge before they need to be thrown out
3 days
how long does uncooked, ground beef keep in the freezer
3 to 4 months
how many cutting boards should you have when cooking different types of foods
2, one for fruits and veggies, and another for meats
where can we find the order in which the ingredients are added
in the directions
true or false:
touching a surface is the best test to see if it is hot
false. if you are not sure if an item is hot or not, ask someone. touching unknown surfaces can cause burns
how long does it take for pasta to cook:
a. 8 to 12 mins
b. 10 to 13 mins
c. 5 to 8 mins
a. 8 to 12 mins
how long can you keep hard cheese in the freezer
6 months
how many knives should you have while cooking different types of foods
2, one for fruits and veggies, and one for meats also
what information tells you how many people you will be able to serve when following a recipe
the servings
what is the material we use to wrap or cover items in the oven to prevent them from scorching on the surface
aluminum foil
what particular food item has its own timer named after it
the egg. an egg timer
can you freeze milk, and if so, for how long
yes, 3 months
what should we make sure we have before we start cooking
what type of a book contains many recipes for many types of foods
recipe book
true or false:
when reheating food, you can always tell how hot something is on the inside, by how hot it is on the outside
false. always be careful when reheating food in the microwave, and always be sure to cut it up or stir it to distribute the heat evenly to avoid burned or frozen areas
depending on desired hardness, how long does it take an egg to boil:
a. 6 to 8 mins
b. 5 to 12 mins
c. 10 to 15 mins
b. 5 to 12 mins
all food has a time limit of how long it can stay in the freezer and still keep fresh. although frozen food is pretty much indefinitely "good" it may not remain "fresh". time limits vary for all foods... what do you think is the MAX amount of time recommended on some of these foods
12 months... A WHOLE YEAR. but... that does NOT mean that these foods will TASTE good, it just means that they will not be harmful to your health