Kitchen Safety Flashcards
Define food-borne illness.
An illness caused by food.
Define bacteria.
Small microorganisms that can cause illness.
Defines cross-contamination.
When harmful bacteria come in contact with other foods - raw foods to cooked foods, counters, or hands.
Define sanitize.
To keep clean.
Name three measuring tools.
Dry measuring cups, liquid measuring cups, measuring spoons.
Name three mixing tools.
Whisk, wooden spoon, mixer, mixing bowls.
Name three cutting tools.
Knife, pastry blender, pizza wheel.
Name three kitchen utensils.
Rubber scraper, spatula, tongs, colander, strainer.
Name three cookware utensils.
Pots, pans, skillet, cookie sheets, muffin tins, casserole dishes.
Name five large appliances.
Refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, stove, deep freezer
Name five small appliances.
Blender, toaster, waffle maker, coffee maker, hand mixer.
What is the abbreviation for tablespoon?
Tbsp.
What is the abbreviation for quart?
Qt.
What is the abbreviation for teaspoon?
Tsp.
What is the abbreviation for pint?
Pt.
What is the abbreviation for gallon?
Gal.
What is the abbreviation for cup?
C.
1 tbsp. = ___ tsp.
3
1 cup = ___ fluid oz.
8
1 lb = ___ oz.
16
How do you double a recipe?
Multiply the ingredients by two.
How do you half a recipe?
Divide the ingredients by two.
List the six main parts of a recipe.
Title, ingredients, amounts, directions, time/temperature, and yield.
Name three cutting terms.
Mince, chop, grate, break, dice, slice.
Name three cooking terms.
Bake, roast, boil, fry, simmer.
Name three mixing terms.
Stir, cream, mix, combine, add, whip, fold.