Culinary Arts - Breakfast Foods (9.2)

Chicken Fried Steak

A thin steak dipped into a mixture of egg, milk, and seasonings and then fried like chicken until crisp; popular in the South and Midwest.

hash browns

Finely chopped or grated potatoes, pressed down in a pan or on a griddle to brown on one side and then flipped to brown on the other side.

home fries

Sliced potatoes that are pan fried, often with chopped peppers and onions

batter

Wet form of dough made from flour, oil, or melted butter, eggs, milk or other liquids, salt and usually baking powder. Used to create waffles, cakes, and other items.

hash

breakfast mixture of pan-fried chopped meat (typically corned beef), potatoes, and seasonings

croissants

buttery-rich crescent-shaped yeast rolls.

Caffeine

chemical found in coffee, tea, chocolate, and sodas; it stimulates your body and mind.

smoothie

cold drink made by mixing fresh fruit (such as bananas and strawberries), juice, and ice in a blender until thick and smooth; can also contain milk or yogurt

Canadian bacon

leaner than regular bacon and similar to ham

continental breakfast

light breakfast of baked goods served with coffee or tea, and juice

French toast

piece of bread dipped in a mixture of milk and eggs, fried until golden brown on both sides, and then served with syrup, fruit, or other toppings

scone

rich biscuit that sometimes contains raisins and is served with butter, jam, or thick cream

muesli

swiss version of granola; a mixture of cereal (such as oats and wheat), dried fruit, nuts, bran, and sugar; eaten with milk or yogurt

crepe

thin, French-style pancake made with very thin batter that contains no baking powder; often folded or rolled and spread with a sweet mixture or filled with savory ingredients.