Abbreviations
tsp
What is the abbreviation for teaspoon?
This is used to drain liquid from food
What is a colander?
Term used for combining ingredients
to mix
a special pad used to handle hot items when removing them from the oven
What is an oven mitt?
To cook food in a large amount of hot fat such as oil or butter
What is to fry?
oz
What is the abbreviation for ounces
These are tools that are used to ensure that amounts of food are exact in a recipe.
What are measuring cups and spoons?
This is done to meats after boiling to use in sandwiches and soups.
What is to shred?
the first thing to do before starting to cook
What is hand washing?
To soak food in a sauce before cooking to make it more tender and flavorful
What is to marinate?
tbls
What is the abbreviation tablespoon?
a tool used to flip food while cooking
What is a spatula?
Dicing food refers to:
cutting into small cubes
When walking with this tool hold it by the handle with point facing down?
What is a knife?
To cook uncovered under a direct source of heat
What is to broil?
lb
What is the abbreviation for pound?
This is used to remove large pieces of ingredients such as flour?
What is a sifter?
This French term is used to refer to items "on the side"
What is a la carte?
What is the last thing to check when done cooking?
What is making sure oven and stove tops are turned off?
To bring a heating unit, like an oven, to a certain temperature before using
What is to preheat?
c
What is the abbreviation for cup?
A kitchen utensil used to incorporate air into ingredients. Often used in baking.
What is a whisk?
The term for cutting or chopping food into tiny pieces
What is to mince?
The term for allowing raw food to mix with with cooked food.
What is cross contamination?
To cut in thin strips like match sticks
What is to julienne?