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How many teaspoons = 1 Tablespoon# 3
How many sticks of Margarine = 1 cup# 2
how many tablespoons are in one stick of butter or margarine# 8
how many sticks of margarine= 1 pound# 4
how many tablespoons equal 1 cup# 16
What measuring Utensil do you use for peanut butter or shortening# dry measuring cups
What would you use to measure 1 1/2 t. salt?# measuring spoons
What would you use to measure 2 T. water?# measuring spoons
What would you use to measure 3/4 Cup of juice? # liquid measuring cups
What piece of equipment would you use to cut shortening with flour?# pastry blender
Give 3 examples of what could be measured in a liquid measuring cup.# water, milk, vegetable oil
Give 3 examples of what could be measured in a dry measuring cup.# flour, sugar, chocolate chips
What piece of equipment could be used to "beat an egg"?# whisk or fork
What is another name for a chef's knife?# french knife
Describe what it is used for. (foods and types of cuts)# mincing, dicing, chopping
Abbreviation of teaspoon..# t
Abbreviation of tablespoon....# T
Beginning lab with Mise en place means...?# everything is in place
Describe the use of a straight edge spatula.# to level off after you measure, for dry goods only.
Describe the use of a saucepan.# heating liquids, simmering sauces, or boiling water
Describe the use of a wooden spoon.# stirring or mixing, water doesn't boil over
Explain how to properly use a grater with a block of cheese.# hold the grater over a bowl, hold firmly, next put your block of cheese on it and go up and down to shred cheese until the block is gone.
What does it mean to 'fold in' ingredients# Instead of mixing you would add some and fold it into whatever you are making
Explain how to measure 1/2 cup of brown sugar. Be sure to explain what equipment you would use and how to measure it.# 1/2 measuring cup dry, fill it, firmly pack it until its level and filled
What type of knife is used to core and peel fruits and vegetables?# pairing knife
Why are baking soda and baking powder used in baked goods?# they are leavening agents
Describe how a roux is prepared, include the ingredients and the proportions (amounts).# melt butter and flour and whisk until it reaches desired consistency and color.
Give 3 food examples that would use a roux.# mac and cheese, gumbo, gravy
What does USDA stand for?# united states department of agriculture
What does FDA stand for?# food and drug administration
Describe pomes and give examples.# apples, pears, seeds in the middle
Describe berries and give examples.# strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, seeds grow on bush
Describe melons and give examples.# watermelon, cantaloupe, grow on ground on vine, hard outer shell
Describe citrus fruits and give examples.# oranges, lemons, limes, acidic
Describe tropical fruits and give examples.# bananas, pineapple, grown on trees
How should raw fruits and vegetables be washed before eating?# cold water
What is the difference between steaming and boiling? Why is steaming preferable to boiling when cooking most vegetables?# boiling you put the food in water to boil but steaming you use the water vapors to heat the vegetables. Steaming retains more nutrients, color, and texture
Describe drupes/stone fruits and give examples.# peaches, cherries, pits in the middle
Describe pods and seeds vegetables and give examples.# peas, beans, corn, come in pairs
Describe fruits of the vegetable plants and give examples.# tomatoes, peppers, seeds, grown in ground
Describe stems and stalks and vegetables and give examples. # asparagus and celery, have stalk
Describe flower vegetables and give examples.# grown in ground seeds start off as flower, cauliflower, and brocolli
Describe bulb vegetables and give examples# onions and garlic, grown in ground, dig them up
Describe tuber vegetables and give examples# spinach, kale, grow out of ground
Describe root vegetables and give examples.# potatoes, bury underground and dig up
Grains are a source of what nutrient?# complex carbohydrates
Why are whole grains preferred over refined grains?# the entire grain kernel
What does 'al dente' mean? When did we use this term in class? (Specific recipes or food)# to the tooth, pasta or risotto
Describe how to cook 1 cup of rice on the stove. (what equipment is used and how much water?)# bring rice and water to a boil cover until done, do not take off lid until done.
Describe how to cook 1 cup of pasta on the stove. (what equipment is used and how much water?)# A large pot and a colander bring water to a boil then put in pasta, stir until al dente, drain, and return to pan and add sauce or butter so noodles do not stick together.
What is pasteurization?# kill harmful bacteria at a certain degrees
What is homogenization?# stay intergrated
What is UTH milk?# ultra-high temperature milk
How many days after the sell by date should milk and cheese be discarded?# 5-7 days
If light hits milk, what vitamin is destroyed? For this, what type of containers should milk be stored in?# hard plastic or food grade glass container that light cannot penetrate through, riboflavin
What size of eggs are most recipes written for?# large
Describe candling and why is this process is done?# shine a flashlight onto an egg and check internal quality
Turkey Breast is : high in? low in?# high in protein, low in fat
Describe how to properly use a thermometer to check the internal temperature of meat.# don't touch bone, fat, or pan. get the thickest part
What parts of the animal will have the most tender cuts of meat?# least excercise
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