COOKING TERMS
This term means "to mix ingredients by gently turning one part over another
What is "Fold in"?
This is used to lift and turn flat foods such as hamburgers and pancakes.
What is a "pancake turner"?
This is the best method for measuring liquid ingredients.
What is "wait until the liquid remains still and then view it at eye level"?
This is the amount of time to wash hands.
What is "20 seconds"?
This food bourne illness is usually found in undercooked ground beef.
What is "e. coli"?
This term means "to brown or cook foods with a small amount of fat using low to medium heat."
What is "sauté"?
This is a wire mesh that separates liquid from food; usually has small fine holes.
What is a "strainer"?
This is the general rule for measuring flour, granulated sugar, and confectioners' sugar.
What is "spoon lightly into a measuring cup and level off with a straight edge"?
This can be used to put out a grease fire.
What is "a fire extinguisher, baking soda, salt, or put lid over pan"?
This is considered the "danger zone" temperature range for food bourne illnesses.
What is "40 – 140 degrees F"?
This term means "to cut into very small pieces."
What is "dice"?
This is used for blending, mixing, stirring, beating and incorporating air into a mixture by whipping.
What is a "wire whisk"?
These are three methods for measuring solid fats.
What are "stick method, dry measure method, and water displacement method"?
This is the treatment for a severely bleeding cut.
What is "apply direct pressure"?
This is the safest way to thaw or defrost food.
What is "under refrigeration"?
This term means "to work sugar and fat together until the mixture is soft and fluffy."
What is "cream"?
This is used to cut in shortening.
What is a "pastry blender"?
This is the most exact measurement method in cooking.
What is "by weight"?
This is the rule for tasting food while cooking.
What is "use a clean spoon and use only once, no double dipping"?
This is the general rule for preventing bacteria growth.
What is "keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold"?
This term means "to cook just below the boiling point."
What is "simmer"?
This is a "large triangular blade, wide at handle and narrow at the tip; used for slicing, cutting, and slicing."
What is a "chef /french knife"?
This is the treatment for electrical shock.
What is "disconnect power source before approaching injured person"?
This food bourne illness is associated with improperly canned foods.
What is "botulism"?