abbreviations
What is the abbreviation for teaspoon?
tsp
What is a colander used for?
to drain liquid from food
What does it mean to preheat the oven?
turn it on before cooking so it is hot
What is a special pad used to handle hot items?
pot holder?
What thing tells you what you are making?
a recipe
What is the abbreviation for ounces
oz
What are the tools that make sure the amounts of food are exact in the recipe
measuring cups and spoons
What is the term for cutting food up really small?
dice!
What is the first thing to do before starting to cook?
wash your hands
What tells you the number of people a recipe will feed?
(also on nutrition labels)
a serving
What is the abbreviation tablepoon?
tbsp
What is a tool used to turn over food while cooking (think pancakes)
a spatula
What is the term for cooking in an oven?
bake
When walking with this tool hold it by the handle with point facing down?
a knife
What is the name for a list of what you will need for a recipe
the ingredients
What is the abbreviation for pound?
lb
What is a sifter used for?
Lighten and remove large lumps/pieces of ingredients like flour
What is the term that means to put/combine all your ingredients together?
mix ingredients.
What is the last thing to check when done cooking?
make sure oven and stove tops are turned off
Tells you the steps you need to make the recipe
directions?
What is the abbreviation for cup?
c
What tool has small holes and is used to shred cheese?
a grater
What is the term for water that bubbles?
boiling!
What should you do if there's a fire in a pan on the stove?
cover it with a lid or turn off the heat
What is one thing you should never put in the microwave?
metal