Kitchen Terms
What is an impulse buy
an unncessary item that is bought without much thought
How do you measure flour?
Spoon into a dry measuring cup and level off with a knife or spatula.
What is foodborne illness (food poisoning)?
A sickness caused by eating contaminated food
What are the most common measuring spoon sizes? There are 4
1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 Tbsp
What does FACS stand for?
Family and Consumer Science
What does it mean if food is highly perishable?
It spoils or goes bad quickly.
How do you accurately measure brown sugar?
You pack it firmly into a dry measuring cup.
What is the purpose of a refrigerator?
Keep perishable food cold
Give three examples of kitchen utensils
knifes, measuring cups and spoons, mixing spoons, spatulas, whisk, etc.
What does immersible mean?
Give one example of an impulse buy you might see in a grocery checkout aisle.
Candy, pop/drinks, gum, beef jerky, magazines
What is a recipe
A list of ingredients and instructions for preparing a dish
What are two supplies you need to keep your kitchen equipment clean?
dish clothes, sponges, dish towels. cleaning pads and brushes.
What kind of knife would you use to cut bread
Serrated Knife
Who might be 2 sources for recipes?
Neighbors, family members, cookbooks, influencers.
What are 2 techniques that stores use to encourage a person to buy items?
Colorful packaging, eye-catching displays, eye level placement, coupon dispensers.
What is a yield?
The amount of food or the number of servings a recipe makes.
What are 2 examples of large kitchen appliances?
Refrigerators, Ranges, Ovens, Microwave ovens
What should you use for a guide to kitchen equipment selection?
How large is my kitchen
What kind of foods do I like
Do I need it
Does Quality count
What would you measure in a liquid measuring cup?
Water, milk, oil
What are 2 tips to help you recognize signs of quality that will help you buy fresh produce?
What are 3 terms typically used for mixing ingredients?
Stir, blend, whip, cream, fold, cut in, beat
Describe cross-contamination and give two specific examples of how it can happen in a kitchen and how to prevent it.
Cutting raw chicken on a cutting board and putting cooking chicken back on the cutting board.
Not washing your hands after cutting raw meat and then handling other food
Toaster, Blender, Handheld mixer, stand mixer, food processor, electric skillet, Toaster oven, slow cooker, electric grill
Name 3 ingredients you used in making popcorn chicken?
Chicken
Flour
Breadcrumbs
Egg
Milk