Kitchen Safety
What should you do before you start cooking?
Wash your hands.
What do you use to open a can?
Can opener
What do you use to make toast?
A toaster or toaster oven
What's the main ingredient in milkshakes?
Ice cream or milk
What does it mean to chop something?
To cut it into small pieces with a knife
True or false: It's a good idea to wear long, droopy sleeves when cooking.
False
What is the best tool for cutting and chopping?
A knife
What do you use to make smoothies?
A blender
What's the main ingredient in chili?
Beans
What does it mean to preheat an oven?
To warm it up to the desired temperature, before putting the food in.
True or false: Pot handles should always be turned in toward the stove.
True
What do you use a grater for?
To make the item (such as cheese) into small pieces
What do you use to bake cookies in?
An oven
What's the main ingredient in bread?
Flour
How do you know when water is boiling?
You see lots of bubbles and steam.
What is the proper way to transport a knife?
Hold it by the handle with the point facing down.
What tool is used for flipping things, or for scraping a bowl?
A spatula
What do you use to mix dough or batter?
A mixer/beater
Most salad dressings have...
Oil and/or vinegar
What does it mean to saute something?
To cook in butter or oil for a short amount of time
Is steam dangerous?
Yes, it is very dangerous. It can burn you.
What do you use a whisk for?
For stirring and combining liquids
What should you do when you're done with an appliance?
Clean it, then unplug it.
What's the main ingredient in granola?
Oats
What does it mean to whip something?
Beating something really quickly to make it light and fluffy