Home Ec. Unit 2 Test

1

8 quarts equals ____________ peck(s)

1/2

8 tablespoons equals ___________ cup.

skillet

A _____ is used to fry foods.

paring

A _____ knife is used for peeling and slicing fruits and vegetables.

serrated-edge

A ______ knife is used to slice bread and cake or section grapefruit.

not always

A bargain is ___ _____ a bargain when food shopping.

internal

A meat thermometer measures the _____ temperature of meat.

rubber

Always use a _____ scraper in the bowl of an electric mixer if you are going to scrape while the mixer is operating.

whip

Beat ingredients to add air and increase volume

mix

Combine ingredients, usually by stirring

fry

Cook in hot fat

mince

Cut food into very fine pieces, smaller than chopped food

less

Cuts of meat containing less fat are ____ tender.

water

Do put out a grease fire with ____.

flavorful

Fresh ingredients are typically more ____ than canned products.

coupons

How can you cut costs but not nutrients when food shopping? use ____, look for sale items, or shop at less expensive stores that will give you the same items

6 months

How long can margarine be stored?

12

How many teaspoons are there in 1/4 cup?

nutrients and flavor

Lids should be used on pots and pans to keep in _____ and ______.

growth

Low temperatures slow down the ____ of microorganisms.

cream

Make a mixture soft and smooth by rubbing or beating it

fold

Mix ingredients together preventing the loss of air

strain

Pour mixture or liquid through a fine sieve to remove large particles

cheaper

Preparing food yourself instead of buying prepared food is usually _____.

grate

Rub a hard-textured food against the small rough, sharp-edged holes of a grater, reducing them to tiny particles

the same

Sirloin cuts of meat have ____ protein as chuck.

baste

Spoon pan drippings, water, or sauce over food while roasting it

double boiler

The _____ _____ is a pan used to keep foods warm without overcooking them.

cabinets

The _____ determines the "personality" of the kitchen.

U-shaped

The _____ kitchen layout is the most efficient.

table

The ___________ is NOT a part of the kitchen work triangle: sink, stove, fridge.

meat

The coolest part of the refrigerator is the _____drawer.

bananas and potatoes

____ and ____ don't have to be be kept in the refrigerator.

leavening agent

makes batters and dough rise and lighten

one wall

Which kitchen layout is the least efficient?

16

1 pound is equal to ______________ ounces.

flour

The primary ingredient in a cookie recipe is

refrigerator

The purpose of a _____ is to preserve nutrients and prevent food spoilage.

metal and grind

The quality of a knife is judged by its ____ and ____.

blender

The small kitchen appliance that is used to puree soups, sauces, and other liquids is the

recipe

The steps to writing a good ______: 1.) list ingredients in the order of their use 2.) give exact measurements of all ingredients 3.) include simply, step-by-step directions listed in the order in which they are to be done 4.) give exact cooking time 5.) give exact cooking temperature 6.) tell the size of the cooking utensil to use 7.) give the number and size of servings the recipe will make 8.) it should be a tested recipe

mixing, baking, rising

The three steps in making bread are ____________.

vegetable and fruits

The warmest part of the refrigerator is the ______ drawer.

8

There are _____________ fluid ounces in 1 cup.

3

There are _____________ teaspoons in a tablespoon.

not

There should ___ be 3-6 feet on each side of the work triangle in a kitchen layout.

toss

Tumble ingredients lightly with a lifting motions, such as a salad with greens

electric and gas

Two types of ranges are ___________ .

flour

What is the correct way to measure _____ and sugar? Spoon the ingredients lightly into a dry measuring cup, then level with a straight-edged spatula or knife. Sift powered sugar if it's lumpy.

brown sugar

What is the correct way to measure ______? Spoon the brown sugar into dry measuring cup and pack it down firmly with spatula or spoon.

glass measuring cup

What is the correct way to measure larger amounts of liquid? Pour the liquid into a ____ _______ ____. Always read the measurement at eye level where the cup is on a flat surface.

spoon

What is the correct way to measure small amounts of a thin liquid? Poor the liquid into a ____ until full.

greatest to least

What is the rule for determining the amount of the ingredients as written on the label? the ingredients will be listed in order of _____ to _____ quantity

in their peak growing season

When is the best time to buy fresh fruit and vegetables?

chemical names of ingredients

Which of the following items should not be found on a label?

enriched

Which of the following words signifies that a label lists additional nutrients which are not naturally present?

blanch

Which term means to plunge food into boiling water for a brief time to remove skin.

evaporate and burn

Why is it bad to roast in a pan that is too big? Because too large of a pan will cause the juices to _____ and ____.

the same as

Wrapped meat keeps _____ unwrapped meat.

6 months - 1 year

You can store food in the freezer for ______.

Unplug

____ an electrical cord from the wall outlet before you unplug it from the appliance.

seasoning and flavoring

adds interest to your recipes

eggs

adds nutrients and helps form a stronger framework

fats and oils

adds richness and flavor to food, aids in browning, and used for frying

sweetener

gives recipe sweetness and tenderness; aids in browning

flour

primary ingredient in breads, cakes, and cookies

liquid

starts the leavening action