Abbreviations
Equivalencies
Potpourri
Cooking terms
Measurements
100

The abbreviation for ounce.

What is Oz.

100

 3 t. =  ? T.

3 teaspoons equal 1 tablespoon

100

When cracking an egg, it is important to crack the egg into a separate bowl for what reason?

What is to make sure no egg shells end up in mixture or if the egg is rotten this keeps the egg from ruining the rest of the food?

100

This terms means to remove fats from the top.

What is to skim?

100

This is the correct way to measure 1 cup of milk. There are 3 steps.

What is place measure cup on counter, pour in milk, check at eye level?

200

The abbreviation for quart.

What is Qt.

200

1 Lb. = ? oz.

1 pound equals 16 ounces

200

To cut into very small pieces is to.

What is mince?

200

This term can mean to pour boiling liquid over food or to cook liquid to just before boiling.

What is scald?

200

Flour, brown sugar and shortening are all measured using this tool.

What is a dry measuring cup?

300

The two abbreviations for pound.

What are Lb. and #

300

1 gal. = ? pt.

1 gallon equals 8 pints

300

To remove a peel with a knife or other tool is to.

What is pare?

300

This term means to add small amounts of one ingredient and then another.

What is to alternate?

300

Do this when the recipe needs half an egg.

What is crack the egg in a separate bowl, beat egg, measure out 1 1/2 tablespoon egg.

400

The two abbreviations for teaspoon.

What are t. and tsp.

400

1 c. = ? oz.

1 cup equals 8 ounces

400

This term means a very gentle stirring.

What is fold?

400

This term means to mix with your hands.

What is to knead?

400

These are the two types of measuring.

What are dry and liquid measuring?

500

The two abbreviations for tablespoon.

What ate T. TBSP, tb, or tbsp

500

If 3t= 1T and 2T= 1oz. and 1 gal = 128 oz. Then how many t are in 1 gal?

What is 768?

500

The six parts of a recipe.

What are; 1. name 2. yield 3. list of ingredients and amounts 4. step by step instructions for mixing and handling 5. containers used, size and type 6. time and temperature

500

This term means to cook food in small amounts of fat.

What is to saute?

500

 The correct way to measure 2 tbsp butter.

What is use the markers on the package, open package and use a butter knife to cut at the 2 tablespoon mark.