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.
Name three measuring terms.
Teaspoon, cup, dash, sprinkle, pinch.
What is the dry heat method?
Cooking foods with heat.
What is baked?
Desserts, pies, cookies.
What is roasted?
Meat or poultry.
What is broiling, and give an example.
Cook from the top down, smores.
What happens to food cooked with the dry heat method?
Turn brown and crispy.
What is the fry method?
Cooking foods with fat.
What is sauteing?
Using a small amount of oil to cook foods.
What is pan frying?
Cooking foods in fat, like bacon and sausage links.
What is stir frying?
Quickly cook foods in a small amount of fat, like vegetables.
What is deep fat frying?
Submerging foods in fat, like doughnuts, french fries, and fried chicken.
What is the moist heat method?
Cooking foods in moisture or water.
What is boiling?
Large bubbles break the surface, like jello and pasta.
What is simmering?
Small amounts of bubbles at lower heat, like chili and stews.
What is microwave cooking?
Foods that contain a liquid with radiation.
What is steaming?
Cooking foods with steam, healthiest way to cook.
At what temperature does water boil?
212 degrees Fahrenheit.
How does a double boiler work?
Water is heated in a pan below a bowl or double boiler pan. Food is placed in the top bowl (usually chocolates). The water in the pot heats the bowl slowly to melt the chocolates evenly.
What tool do you need to use to mix waffle batter?
Whisk.
How do you crack an egg?
Tap it on the edge of a bowl and separate the parts with fingers.
When cutting in butter and flour, which tool should you use?
A pastry cutter.
What does it mean to knead?
Push dough with palms of hands.
What part of your hand do you use when kneading?
Palm of hands.
What is the difference between slicing and chopping pepperoni?
Slice - Regular pieces
Chop - Irregular pieces
When browning meat, what should the meat look like so you know it is cooked?
No longer pink.
What is the ingredient in pizza dough that makes it rise?
Yeast.
Why does the water have to be warm when using yeast?
To activate the yeast to begin to grow.
To mix butter and sugar together with an electric mixer is called what?
Creaming.
What is the best knife to use in the kitchen?
All-purpose chef’s knife, as they can do many tasks.
What is a tool to remove the outer skin of fruits and vegetables?
A peeler.
How does world culture influence food?
We share experiences with others; have more options for meal ideas, spices and seasons to add favors to foods; learn about others; be diverse in our eating.
Where are french fries from?
Belgium
Where are hamburgers from?
Germany
Where are doughnuts from?
France
Where is pizza from?
Italy
Where is pasta from?
Italy
Where are potato chips from?
USA
Where are hot dogs from?
Germany (frankfurter)
Where are tacos from?
Mexico, Latin America, or Spain
Where is rice from?
China
Where are coconuts, pineapples, mangoes, and tropical fruit from?
Caribbean Islands
