Roasting
What is roasting?
Cooking food in an oven or over an open fire on high heat.
What is grilling?
A cooking method that involves applying direct, radiant heat to food, usually from above, below, or from the side
What is baking?
Baking is a culinary art that involves cooking food in an oven or other enclosed space using dry heat.
What is sauteing?
A cooking technique that involves frying food in a small amount of fat in a hot pan
What is broiling?
A cooking method that uses direct heat from above to cook food in an oven
Name one advantage of roasting.
To enhance the flavor through caramelization and Maillard browning on the surface of the food
What type of heat does grilling use?
Grilling uses multiple types of heat transfer, including conduction, convection, and radiation.
Name one common baking ingredient.
Flour, baking soda, baking powder, yeast, egg.
Why is it important to preheat the pan when sauteing?
It ensures even cooking, prevents food from sticking, and promotes browning by quickly evaporating moisture from the food, leading to a desirable crust on the exterior while the inside cooks through properly
How does broiling differ from baking?
Using very high, direct heat from the top of the oven to quickly brown or crisp the surface of food, while baking uses moderate heat from both the top and bottom elements to cook food through slowly and evenly
What temperature is ideal for roasting meats?
325 degrees or higher, usually closer to 400 degrees.
Name one safety tip for grilling.
1. Keep your grill at least three feet away from your home.
2. Never leave it unattended.
3. Have a fire extinguisher.
What are the two main types of ovens used for baking?
Conventional and Convection
What type of oil is best for sauteing?
Sturdy oils good for sautéing, stir-frying, or roasting foods include avocado, canola, corn, grapeseed, regular or light olive oil (not virgin or extra-virgin), peanut, rice bran, safflower, soybean, and sunflower oils
Why is it important to monitor food closely while broiling?
Stay near the front of the oven and continue to monitor the food so it doesn't burn or worse, catch on fire.
Describe the difference between roasting and baking.
The main difference between baking and roasting is the temperature at which the food is cooked.
What is the difference between direct and indirect grilling?
The main difference between direct and indirect grilling is where the food is positioned relative to the heat source.
Describe a typical baking temperature range.
325°F and 350°F (160°C and 175°C)
Describe the technique of "deglazing."
Adding liquid, such as stock or wine, to a pan to loosen and dissolve food particles that are stuck to the bottom after cooking or searing. The cooked food particles, known as fond, are the source of immense flavor. The flavorful mixture produced by deglazing can be used to make a sauce
Why type of heat source do broilers use?
Radiant heat.
Many popular dishes that are often roasted, include vegetables, meats, and even desserts.
Explain how marinating can enhance grilled food.
Marinating enhances grilled food by infusing flavor deeply into the meat or vegetable through a mixture of acids, oils, and spices, which helps tenderize the food, lock in moisture, and prevent dryness while grilling, resulting in a more juicy and flavorful final product
Explain the role of yeast in baking.
Yeast plays a crucial role as a leavening agent, converting sugars in the dough into carbon dioxide gas, which causes the dough to rise and gives baked goods like bread their characteristic light and airy texture; essentially, yeast "feeds" on the sugars in the dough, producing carbon dioxide as a byproduct that gets trapped within the gluten network, making the dough expand and rise during fermentation
Name a dish that is commonly sauteed.
Explain the advantages of broiling over other cooking methods.
Broiling is a way to add color, crispness and flavor to a baked or roasted food.