Knowing Your Kitchen Appliances
What do the griddles and grills allow grease to do?
Allows excess grease and fat to run off
Name a canned food that are staples in your kitchen?
Beef and chicken broths, soups, pickles, relish, canned tomatoes, tomato sauce & paste, canned tuna, canned soup, and canned products in general
What does shred mean in cooking?
Using a grater that tears food into long thin pieces
What temperature should your fridge be to keep food safe?
40 degrees F or 18 degrees C
Name a unhealthy food choice?
Sugar, caffeine, soft drinks, excessive salt, candy, potato chips, chocolate bars, high fat meats, fried foods, doughnuts, instant noodles, cereals, white bread, margarine, bakery goods, alcohol, ice cream, etc.
What are strainers used for?
Are used for Washing and Draining veggetables
Why do we need fats in our diets?
Gives us energy, hormone gene regulation, flavor and fullness, helps with brain function, absorbs fat soluable vitamins
What does it mean to pare in cooking?
To use a peeler or sharp knife to peel outer layer off fruit and vegetables
What temperature should your freezer be to keep food safe?
0 degrees F or -17.8 degrees C
What is processed food and give an example?
Any food that is changed while being prepared- ex. sausages, bacon, hot dogs, salami, cheese, cakes, biscuits, canned fruit, candy, granola bars, beef jerky, corned beef, canned meats and soups, microwave dinners, etc.
How does a deep fryer work?
It works by immersing food in hot grease ex. french fries, chicken, fish, clams, etc.
What are the benefits of having fat in our diets?
Lowers risk of heart disease, prevents abnormal heart rhythums, lowers sugars, prevents hardening of the arteries
What does fold in mean in cooking?
To use a rubber scraper or spoon to add another ingredient in by using S movements to mix together
Name a safe freezing tip?
Wrap food properly in sealed containers
Cool food off before freezing
Label and date everything you freeze
Know how long food last
If in doubt throw it out
Do not let ice build up
Why is it important to read the labels on food?
To know what we are putting into our bodies
How does an air fryer work?
Food is cooked by hot circulating air, it can roast, bake, broil, crisp, warm up foods
How much sugar should we be consuming a day , give answer in teaspoons?
Men 9 tsp - Women 6 tsp daily
What does sift mean in cooking?
A sifter removes the larger particles from dry ingredients
How far ahead should it take to thaw a 12 lb turkey?
1-3 days in your fridge or thaw in cold water 2-6 hours
How much salt should we be putting into our bodies?
0.3 mg or less
How does a George Foreman Grill work?
It is a portable double sided cooker,[ cooks both sides] has a non-stick surface, allows excess grease to run off
Name 2 symptoms for eating too much sugar?
Excessive thirst, excessive urination, extreme hunger, fatigue, unexplained weight loss/gain, blurry vision
What does in mean to cut in concerning cooking?
Use a pastry blender or fork to mix flour and shortening together
In your refridgerator what should be stored on the top shelf?
Ready to eat foods that do not need cooking
How much sugar should we be putting into our bodies?
5 grams or less