Food Prep

Which kitchen equipment is used to bake and serve main dishes and desserts?

• double boiler
• casserole 
• wok

To cut food into large, thick or thin, flat pieces using a sawing motion while gently pressing down is to:

• shred
• slice
• pare

To make something easy to chew by applying a process or a substance that breaks down connective tissue or fiber is to:

• tenderize
• baste
• grease

To rub fat on the surface of a food or a cooking utensil is to:

• marinate
• baste
• grease

Too cook food in a pan using vapor produced by boiling liquid is to:

• steam
• boil
• saute

To increase the flavor of a food by adding herbs, spices, or other ingredients or to prepare a cooking utensil for cooking is to:

• grease
• season
• tenderize

The best choice in cookware to use for scrambling eggs is a:

• double boiler
• sauce pan
• skillet

What is an example of basting foods?

• changing butter from a solid to a liquid
• sprinkling gingerbread with powdered sugar
• spooning tomato sauce over pork roast as it cooks

Why are coffee mugs, ordinary flatware, and juice glasses NOT used for measuring?

• all are the same size
• sizes vary
• cannot see through these

Which is considered a liquid ingredient?

• Mayonnaise
• Vegetable Oil
• Butter