Summer Cooking Final Prep

What is the safest way to put out a small grease fire on the stove?

• Pour water on the flames
• Slide a metal lid over the pan to smother it
• Blow on the flames
• Add more cooking oil

Answer explanation

Water spreads grease fires—covering the pan removes oxygen and stops the fire.

True or False: It’s okay to leave raw chicken on the counter overnight to thaw.

• True
• False

Answer explanation

Bacteria grow quickly at room temperature; thaw chicken in the fridge.

Which practice helps avoid cross‑contamination when making a salad after cutting raw chicken?

• Use the same cutting board without washing
• Wash the knife but not the board
• Use a clean board or wash thoroughly between tasks
• Wipe board with a towel only

Answer explanation

Separate or cleaned tools keep germs from raw meat off ready‑to‑eat foods.

True or False: Keeping pot handles turned inward on the stove can help prevent accidents.

• True
• False

Answer explanation

Handles turned inward are harder to bump, so hot pans don’t spill.

Before you pick a recipe, what is the FIRST step in meal planning?

• Check what ingredients you already have and your budget
• Buy new cookware
• Skip breakfast
• Throw away leftovers

Answer explanation

Knowing what you have and can afford guides realistic recipe choices.

True or False: Brown rice is not considered a whole grain.

• True
• False

Answer explanation

Brown rice keeps the bran and germ, so it is a whole grain.

When a recipe says “preheat oven to 350°F,” what should you do?

• Turn the oven on high and put food in right away
• Wait until the oven beeps, then turn it off
• Heat the oven to 500°F
• Heat the oven to 350°F before adding the food

Answer explanation

Preheating ensures the oven is at the right temperature for even cooking.

Which ingredient is lowest in added sugar?

• Soda
• Fresh apple
• Candy bar
• Frosted donut

Answer explanation

Whole fruit contains natural—not added—sugars plus fiber and vitamins.

The safest minimum internal temperature to cook chicken breast is:

• 120°F
• 145°F
• 165°F
• 200°F

Answer explanation

USDA says poultry is safe at 165°F; lower temps may leave harmful bacteria.

True or False: Steaming vegetables can keep more nutrients than boiling them for a long time.

• True
• False

Answer explanation

Steaming uses less water and time, so fewer vitamins leach out.