Abbreviations
Equivalents
Cooking Methods
Safety & Sanitation
Misc. Basics
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What is the abbreviation for tablespoon?

T or tbsp

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How many teaspoons are in one tablespoon?

3

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To cook in water or liquid in which bubbles rise continually and break on the surface

Boil

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What should you use when handling hot items?

oven mitts

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What is the first thing you should do when reading a recipe?

Just read the dang recipe!!

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What is the abbreviation for teaspoon?

t or tsp

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How many tablespoons are in 1 cup?

16

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To remove or strip off the skin or rind of fruits and vegetables

Peel

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Where should you place knives when they are ready to be washed?

On the side or backside of the sink.

*Never in the soapy water!

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Small knife (3-5 inches long) typically used to cut fruits and vegetables

Paring knife

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What is the abbreviation for ounce?

oz.

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How many cups are in 1 pint?

2

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To cut or chop food as finely as possible.

Mince

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What is the proper way to thaw food?

In the refrigerator OR in cold water, changing the water every half hour.

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Smaller pan that is used for making sauces and soups.

Saucepan 

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What is the abbreviation for pint?

pt.
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How many pints are in 1 quart?

2

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To cut into small cubes

(usually 1/2 in x 1/2 in x 1/2 in)

Dice

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The movement of harmful microorganism from one place to another.

*People cause most cases by handling food incorrectly

Cross-contamination

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What is the proper way to measure liquid ingredients?

Fill to the line. Set down on a flat surface. Check the measurement by looking at eye level.
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What is the abbreviation for cup and pound?

c. and lb.

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How many quarts are in 1 gallon? 

500

To cook in a small amount of fat.

Saute

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What are 2 ways you can prevent foodborne illness?

Cook food to the proper temperature.

Wash your hands while handling food.

Don't use the same cutting board for raw meats and fruits/vegetables. 

Etc.

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Used to drain foods like pasta and rice.

Colander.