WorksheetsKitchen 'Fun'damentals: Common Tools
Total questions: 96
Worksheet time: 48mins
What is the name of the kitchen tool shown in the image?
Spatula
Whisk
Ladle
Peeler
What is the name of the kitchen tool shown in the image?
Measuring spoons
Whisk
Peeler
Grater
What is the name of the kitchen tool shown in the image?
Grater
Peeler
Whisk
Colander
When washing your hands, you must wash under your fingernails by _________________.
pushing fingers into palm
rinsing with cold water only
wiping with a towel
shaking your hands in the air
Restaurants don’t usually use wooden cutting boards because _________________
wood can harbor bacteria
wood is too expensive
wood is too heavy to lift
wood is not available in stores
The most important thing about knives is that they are _________________ .
sharp
heavy
colorful
expensive
Serrated (or bread) knives are also used to cut ________________, ________________, and other ________________ ________________.
bread, tomatoes, soft foods
meat, cheese, hard vegetables
fish, pasta, leafy greens
potatoes, apples, root vegetables
Paring knives are used to cut ________________ or ________________.
fruits, vegetables
meat, fish
bread, cheese
nuts, grains
Put your ________________ on one side and your ________________ on the other side of the knife and curl your fingers away from the blade.
thumb, fingers
fingers, thumb
palm, wrist
elbow, shoulder
______________ = to cut into thin, broad pieces, such as carrot rounds
Slice
Dice
Grate
Julienne
______________ = to cut into square, chunky pieces, roughly the same size
Cube
Julienne
Slice
Mince
When you dice, you need to cut food into ________________.
small cubes
long strips
thin slices
large chunks
______________ = to cut into 1/4 inch cubes
Dice
Julienne
Chop
Mince
______________ = to chop or cut into very fine pieces
Mince
Boil
Grate
Slice
To cut bread, use a ________________ knife.
serrated
butter
paring
chef's
When what you’re grating is getting small, spread out your fingers and push with your ________________.
palm
knuckles
elbow
wrist
Use a rubber __________ to get the last drop out of a container.
scraper
knife
spoon
fork
A __________ __________ blends shortening into flour.
pastry blender
whisk
rolling pin
measuring cup
__________ = to put one or more dry ingredients into a fine sieve.
Sift
Whisk
Fold
Knead
Sift first, then __________ flour.
measure
pour
mix
spread
__________ = to distribute solid shortening through dry ingredients.
Cut in
Whisk
Fold
Knead
__________ = to mix gently with a spoon in a rotary motion.
Stir
Chop
Bake
Grate
To make a pie crust light and fluffy, roll lightly with a __________ __________.
rolling pin
measuring cup
spatula
whisk
__________ = to beat rapidly to incorporate air and increase volume.
Whip
Fold
Chop
Knead
To whip, one may use a __________ __________, a __________ __________ or an __________ __________.
rotary beater, electric mixer, wire whisk
spatula, wooden spoon, pastry blender
ladle, slotted spoon, potato masher
grater, peeler, colander
__________ __________ occur when the peaks fall over on themselves.
Soft peaks
Stiff peaks
Firm peaks
Dry peaks
__________ = to combine a delicate ingredient to a solid mixture.
Fold
Whisk
Chop
Grate
The two basic operations of an oven are __________ __________ and __________.
bake, broil
fry, steam
grill, toast
boil, simmer
__________ = to cook by dry heat, usually in an oven.
Bake
Boil
Fry
Steam
__________ = to cook meat or poultry by dry heat, usually in an oven.
Roast
Boil
Steam
Fry
__________ = to moisten food while it's cooking to add flavor.
Baste
Grill
Chop
Whisk
__________ = to cook under direct heat in a boiler or over hot coals.
Broil
Steam
Simmer
Poach
Broiling is made for things that are naturally __________.
tender
tough
frozen
dry
Electric stoves don't go on or off __________.
instantly
slowly
quietly
automatically
__________ = to cook in liquid at boiling temperature (212°).
Boil
Steam
Fry
Roast
__________ = to cook in liquid just below the boiling point.
Simmer
Boil
Fry
Grill
35. __________ = to cook in a closed pot with only enough water to generate steam.
Steam
Fry
Grill
Roast
When steaming, open the lid __________ __________ __________.
away from you
towards you
quickly
with your face close
37. __________ = to cook in liquid and simmer on the stove or in the oven.
Braise
Grill
Toast
Fry
38. __________ = to cook in a small amount of hot fat in a skillet.
Sauté
Boil
Steam
Bake
39. When you use a non-stick pan, you don’t have to use as much __________.
fat
water
sugar
flour
40. Microwaves are great for __________ food but not as good for cooking food.
heating
freezing
decorating
coloring
41. Microwaves make food __________ even though the containers may be cool.
hot
cold
wet
dry
42. __________ = to combine a dry substance with a liquid so they merge.
Dissolve
Evaporate
Separate
Condense
43. Don’t put __________ __________ in a microwave.
metal objects
plastic bags
paper towels
wooden spoons
44. Don’t run the microwave __________ __________.
when empty
when full of water
with metal objects inside
with the door open
45. Liquids or foods with fat work very __________ in the microwave.
well
slowly
badly
unevenly
46. __________ __________ __________ in the microwave speeds up the heating time.
Stirring the food
Covering the food
Turning off the microwave
Adding more food
47. Remember to __________ a tightly covered container when microwaving.
vent
seal
shake
freeze
48. Venting means to __________ __________ __________ __________.
leave a small opening
close all openings tightly
increase the pressure rapidly
remove all air completely
49. Basic Rules of Cooking: A. Wash __________ __________. B. Read the __________. C. Remember __________ __________. D. Enjoy __________!
A. your hands B. directions C. safety rules D. your food
A. your shoes B. instructions C. cooking times D. your dessert
A. your face B. recipes C. kitchen tools D. your meal
A. your clothes B. ingredients C. oven settings D. your drink
When washing your hands, you must wash under your fingernails by _________.
working up a lather, pinching your fingers together so the fingernails dig into your palm.
rinsing your hands quickly under cold water.
wiping your hands on a towel before washing.
scratching your fingernails on a hard surface.
Restaurants don’t usually use wooden cutting boards because _________.
they are very hard to keep clean.
they are too expensive to buy.
they are too heavy to move.
they make food taste bad.
The most important thing about knives is that they are _______.
sharp
heavy
colorful
expensive
Serrated (or bread knives) are also used to cut ________, ________, and other _________.
melons, tomatoes, soft things
apples, carrots, hard things
cheese, onions, sticky things
potatoes, garlic, crunchy things
Paring knives are used to cut ________ or ________.
potatoes, apples
bread, cake
meat, fish
cheese, butter
Put your ______ on one side and your ________ on the other side of the knife and curl your fingers away from the blade.
thumb, forefinger
palm, wrist
elbow, shoulder
toe, heel
Slice means to cut into thin, broad pieces, such as _________
carrot rounds
apple cubes
potato sticks
onion rings
Chop means to cut into ________, chunky pieces, roughly the same size.
square
thin
round
long
When you dice, you need to cut food into ________.
squares
circles
strips
triangles
Dice means to cut into ______ inch cubes.
1/4
1/2
1
3/4
Mince means to chop or cut into ________ pieces.
very fine
large
uneven
round
To cut bread, use a ________ knife.
serrated (or bread)
paring
chef's
butter
When cutting bread, instead of a thousand little motions, make ______ motions for each slice, going forward and back.
two
ten
five
seven
When what you’re grating is getting small, spread out your fingers and push with your _______.
palm
knuckles
elbow
wrist
What tool is used to get the last drop out of a container?
scraper
spatula
funnel
tongs
What does a pastry blender do?
blends shortening into flour
chops vegetables finely
whips cream
grates cheese
Sift = to put one or more dry ingredients into a fine ________.
sieve
bowl
pan
spoon
What should you do first, sift or measure flour?
Sift first, then measure flour.
Measure first, then sift flour.
Mix flour with water before sifting.
Add sugar before sifting flour.
Cut-in = to distribute solid shortening through ________ ingredients.
dry
wet
liquid
frozen
Stir = to mix gently with a spoon in a ________ motion.
rotary
vertical
zigzag
random
To make a pie crust light and fluffy, roll lightly with a ________.
rolling pin
spatula
whisk
measuring cup
Whip = to beat rapidly to incorporate air and increase ________.
volume
temperature
color
sweetness
To whip, one may use a wire whip, a hand beater, or an ________.
electric mixer
rolling pin
measuring cup
baking sheet
Soft peaks occur when the peaks ________ on themselves.
fall over
stand tall
disappear
remain stiff
Fold = to combine a delicate ingredient to a ________ mixture.
solid
liquid
hot
cold
The two basic operations of an oven are ________ and roasting.
baking
frying
steaming
grilling
Baking = to cook by dry heat, usually in an ________.
oven
freezer
microwave
refrigerator
Roasting = to cook meat or poultry by dry heat, usually in an ________.
oven
freezer
microwave
refrigerator
Basting = to moisten food while it's cooking to add ________.
flavor
color
texture
weight
Broil = to cook under direct heat in a boiler or over hot ________.
coals
water
oil
steam
Broiling is made for things that are naturally ________.
tender
tough
dry
frozen
Electric stoves don't go on or off ________.
instantly
slowly
quietly
easily
Boil = to cook in liquid at boiling temperature (______).
212°
100°
180°
250°
Simmer = to cook in liquid just below the ________ point.
boiling
freezing
melting
burning
Steam = to cook in a closed pot with only enough water to generate _______.
steam
smoke
oil
foam
When steaming, open the lid _______ you.
away from
towards
above
below
Braise = to cook in _______ and simmer on the stove or in the oven.
liquid
oil
steam
sauce
Sauté = to cook in a small amount of hot fat in a _______.
skillet
bowl
oven
pot
When you use a non-stick pan, you don’t have to use as much _______.
oil
water
flour
sugar
Microwaves are great for _______ food but not as good for cooking food.
reheating
freezing
burning
decorating
Microwaves make food ______, even though the containers may be cool.
hot
cold
wet
dry
Dissolve = to combine a dry substance with a _______ so they merge.
liquid
metal
gas
plastic
Don’t put _______ in a microwave.
metal
plastic wrap
paper towels
glass
Don’t run the microwave _______.
empty
full of water
with metal inside
with the door open
Liquids or foods with fat work very _______ in the microwave.
well
poorly
slowly
badly
