Cooking Terms
What does it chop mean in cooking?
To cut food into small pieces
What is an electric knife?
It is a knife that is good for carving turkeys, hams, cutting large portions of meat and bread evenly
Name a benefit of eating sugar in our diet?
Better moods, reduced cancer risk, weight loss, clearer skin, stronger immune system, more energy
How much saturated fat should we be eating Daily?
Very little
What does glaze mean in cooking?
To coat food to make them glossy or to add texture ex. frosting
What does to cube mean in Cooking?
Cutting food into small equal squares
What is the difference between a knife sharpner and a handheld sharpener?
Knife sharpner- you just run the blade through it
Handheld sharpener- is used by taking it back and forth on the knife
Name a sign you are not eating enough sugar?
Sweating, irritability, lack of coordination, pallor, hunger, sleepiness
Do we need to wash our hands after patting an animal when cooking?
Yes, they carry things we know not of
What does the term grate mean in cooking?
Makes food in smaller thin pieces ex. cheese
What does to mince mean in cooking?
Cutting food into very small pieces
What is a Coleman's stove?
It is a table top stove with 2 burners run by propane, is used for camping or when power is out, takes very little space
Name a disease caused by high & low blood sugars?
Diabetes, pancreatic diseases, stress, trauma, infection, PCOS[ polycystic ovary sydrome], Cushings syndrome, medication side effects
How much trans fats should we be putting in our bodies?
Zero- None -thats why we need to read the food labels
What does the term scald mean in cooking?
Heating a food to a temperature just before boiling, gives off a small amount of steam
What does to dredge mean in cooking?
To sprinkle or roll a food with a dried ingredient
What is a hot plate?
If you have electicity they are a 1-2 burner compact stove used for cooking food, takes little space
Why is it so important to eat a balanced diet?
Balance is the key to good health, eating too much or too little of any food can cause diseases
What should we be putting on the 1st & 2nd shelf of a fridge
Foods that need warming up like casseroles
What does the term skim mean in cooking?
Using a spoon you take the 1st layer off soup that consist of frothy looking stuff
What does marinate mean in cooking terms?
To soak meat in an oil or acid mixture to flavor & tenderize
What is a keurig?
Todays coffee maker makes a singular cup of coffee with k-pods of your choice,you add water to the side, press a button place coffee cup under sprout
What is the best guide to follow for maintaining good health?
Canada's Food Guide
What should we be putting on the 3rd shelf of our fridge?
Foods that need to be cooked right away like-raw meats, fish, beef, pork,veal, lamb, eggs
What does the term simmer mean in cooking?
Food is cooked, turning on low heat to enhance flavors