Kitchen Tools
This tool is used to measure ingredients but it is clear, with a spout for water.
Liquid Measuring Cup
How long should you scrub your hands before handling food?
10-15 seconds
This equipment is used to mix or blend mixtures.
Electric Mixer
What knife is used for chopping and slicing?
Chef's Knife
Where are French Fries originally from?
Belgium
This tool has tiny holes and is used to drain water from cooked pasta.
Colander
What is the "Danger Zone" for food temperatures?
Between 40°F and 140°F
This equipment is used for cooking, heating, and drying food through methods like baking, roasting, grilling, and broiling.
Oven
What knife is used for intricate or precision work, ranging from dicing a shallot to delicately peeling an apple?
Paring Knife
What vegetable was originally purple, and not orange?
Carrots
This tool is used to crush and mince garlic cloves quickly, often without peeling them first.
Garlic Press
True or False: You can smell or taste if food is contaminated with bacteria.
False; Harmful bacteria like E. coli or Salmonella often do not change the smell, taste, or look of food
This equipment is a deep, bowl-shaped cooking pan with sloping sides, originating from China for high-heat cooking methods like stir-frying, steaming, and deep-frying.
Wok
What knife is used for cutting bread or delicate items without crushing them?
Serrated Knife
What round vegetable grew over 8 pounds? (Hint: they're technically considered a fruit)
Tomato
This tool is used to shred foods like potatoes, cabbage, or cheese.
Grater
What is cross-contamination?
Transferring harmful bacteria from raw food (like meat) to food that is ready to eat (like salads).
This equipment is a wide-bottomed pan with straight, vertical sides and a lid, ideal for searing, braising, and simmering.
Saute Pan
A Japanese-style knife, lighter than a chef's knife, featuring a flatter blade for precise chopping and slicing.
Santoku Knife
True or False? Does broccoli contain more protein per calorie than steak?
True
This tool is used to grip, lift, turn, and serve items securely without direct hand contact, protecting against heat and maintaining hygiene.
Tongs
What is the minimum internal temperature for cooking chicken?
165°F (74°C)
This equipment is used in commercial kitchens to manually wash, rinse, and sanitize tableware, pots, pans, and utensils.
Three-Compartment Sink
A heavy, thick rectangular blade for chopping through bones and thick meat.
Cleaver
True or False? Bananas are technically berries.
True, it develops from a single flower with one ovary, has a soft, fleshy pericarp (flesh), and contains seeds.