Words for Cooking

Question 1

Fahrenheit

Answer 1

elating to or having a scale for measuring temperature on which the boiling point of water is at 212 degrees above zero and the freezing point is at 32 degrees above zero

Question 2

Pound-

Answer 2

a unit of weight that is equal to 16 ounces or 0.4536 kilograms

Question 3

Ounce

Answer 3

a unit of weight equal to ¹/₁₆ pound (about 28 grams)

Question 4

Tablespoon

Answer 4

a spoon that is used by cooks for measuring dry and liquid ingredients and that holds an amount equal to ¹/₂ fluid ounce or three teaspoons

Question 5

Teaspoon

Answer 5

a small spoon that is used especially for eating soft foods and stirring drinks

Question 6

Inch

Answer 6

a unit of measurement equal to ¹/₃₆ yard or ¹/₁₂ of a foot (2.54 centimeters)

Question 7

Cut

Answer 7

to use a sharp tool (such as a knife) to open or divide (something, such as paper or wood)

Question 8

Chop

Answer 8

to cut (something) into pieces by hitting it with the sharp edge of an ax, knife, etc.

Question 9

Grind

Answer 9

o crush or break (something) into very small pieces by rubbing it against a rough surface or using a special machine

Question 10

Grate

Answer 10

to cut (food) into very small pieces by rubbing it against a special tool (called a grater)

Question 11

Puree

Answer 11

to crush (food) until it is a thick liquid : to make a puree of (food)

Question 12

Bake

Answer 12

to make (food, such as bread and cake) by preparing a dough, batter, etc., and cooking it in an oven using dry heat

Question 13

Stir

Answer 13

to mix (something) by making circular movements in it with a spoon or similar object

Question 14

Season

Answer 14

to add salt, pepper, spices, etc., to (something) to give it more flavor

Question 15

Preheat

Answer 15

to heat (an oven) to a particular temperature before putting food to be cooked inside

Question 16

Evaporate

Answer 16

to change from a liquid into a gas

Question 17

Serve

Answer 17

to give (food or drink) to someone at a meal, in a restaurant, etc.

Question 18

Ripe

Answer 18

of fruits and vegetables : fully grown and developed and ready to be eaten

Question 19

Tender

Answer 19

very loving and gentle : showing affection and love for someone or something

Question 20

Flavor

Answer 20

the quality of something that you can taste

Question 21

Crusty

Answer 21

1. harsh and unfriendly 2. of food : having a thick or crisp crust

Question 22

Charred

Answer 22

made black from burning

Question 23

Carbohydrate

Answer 23

any one of various substances found in certain foods (such as bread, rice, and potatoes) that provide your body with heat and energy and are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

Question 24

Saturated fat

Answer 24

a type of dietary fat. It is one of the unhealthy fats.

Question 25

Sodium

Answer 25

is a soft silver-white element that is found in salt, baking soda, and other compounds

Question 26

Potassium

Answer 26

a soft, silver-white metal that is used especially in farming and industry

Question 27

Magnesium

Answer 27

a silver-white metallic element that produces a very bright white light when it burns

Question 28

Cholesterol

Answer 28

a substance that is found in the bodies of people and animals

Question 29

Fiber

Answer 29

plant material that cannot be digested but that helps you to digest other food

Question 30

Calorie

Answer 30

a unit of heat used to indicate the amount of energy that foods will produce in the human body