Preparation
You should always do what before eating fruits and vegetables?
Wash Them
True or False: It is safe to use the same cutting board for meats and vegetables
FALSE
What should you do before cooking?
Wash your hands
You should never place your hand here when cooking
on the stovetop
If you drop a knife you should try to catch it before it hits the floor
True or False
False
What are 2 ways a fish can be served/ cooked
raw, broiled, grilled, fried, poached
If you spill something on the floor what should you do?
Clean it up right away
True of false- using sharper knives is safer than using dull ones
True
How long is it safe for meat to be outside of the fridge before cooking it?
1-2 hours
These two meats should ALWAYS be cooked all the way through (no rare, medium etc.)
Chicken and Pork
What is a tool to use to ensure things don't burn?
A timer
What direction should a pot handle be facing on the stove?
Should you wash fruit and vegetable skin even if you aren't eating it? example: watermelon rind
yes- bacteria can be present on the outside and when cut it can transfer to the part we eat
What bacteria are you at risk for when consuming undercooked meat?
Salmonella
What are two ways the you can decrease risk of burns in the kitchen?
wear potholders, decrease distractions, pull oven shelves out to reach them better
What is the safe way to pickup or pass a knife to someone?
By the handle
What is the most common bacteria found in unwashed vegetables?
E. Coli
What is a safe temp to cook chicken to?
165
What do you use to put a grease fire out?
small fire- baking soda
larger- cover the pot
How long should leftovers be kept in the fridge?
3-5 days