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How many tablespoons are there in a cup?
There are 16 tablespoons in a cup
How should you remove a lid from a hot pan?
Lift the lid away from your face to allow steam escape safely
Should you wash raw chicken before cooking it and why?
No washing raw chicken poultry spreads bacteria to countertops and kitchen tools.
What are the most essential kitchen utensils?
A chefs knife cutting board, spatula, tongs, and a wooden spoon.
What is a “Baguette”
Daily bread, often served with butter and jam
Why does you knife slip when cutting an onion?
Bc your not cutting it in the middle
What’s better to use a full or sharp knife?
A sharpe knife
What is the most effective way to kill pathogens?
verified internal temperature 165f/ 74c is the most effective method.
What is a sporf?
A combination tool that is a spoon on one end then a fork on the other
What is “Quiche Lorraine”
A savory tart with pastry, cream, eggs, and lardons.
Who do you prevent cross-contamination?
Use separate cutting boards and tools for raw portions and produce
What’s the safest way to thaw frozen meat?
Refrigerator or under cold water
What are safe methods to thaw food?
Refrigerator, under cold running water, or in the microwave.
This tool has small, wire loops and is used to incorporate air into egg whites or cream?
A whisk
What is a “Baguette”
Daily bread, often served with butter and jam.
Why is “mise en place”?
everything in its place
T or F you should wash a hot glass with cold water?
False
How should food be stored to prevent contamination?
Airtight containers at the correct temperature
This specifically shaped tool, often with a flat edge and a curved edge, is designed to scrape every last bit of batter from a mixing bowl?
Rubber spatula
What is “coq au vin”
Chicken braised with wine, mushrooms, and bacon
What are the two key cooking techniques to learn?
Sautéing, roasting
What’s is an overlooked burn hazard?
Steam
Which foods are considered higher risk for food borne illness?
Dairy products, meat, poultry, and sea foods
What is the functional difference between a chef’s knife and a santoku knife?
a chef’s knife is designed for rocking cuts, while a santoku knife is used for straight up and down chopping
What is a “Ratatouille”
A Provençal stewed vegetable dish (tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini)