Foods- Chapter 21
plastic
________ cutting boards resist bacteria better than wood boards
peninsula
a countertop extension that is open on two sides and on one end
smoker
a covered grill that burns aromatic wood chips, flavoring food as it cooks
steamer
a covered saucepan with an insert that holds food over a small amount of boiling water
loaf pan
a deep, narrow, rectangular pan that is used for baking loaves of bread or meat
stirrer blade
a fanlike device that distributes the microwaves through the oven where they bounce off the walls and floor
interest
a fee for the loan expressed as a percentage of the amount borrowed
credit
a financial arrangement that delays payment for an item
cookie sheet
a flat, rectangular pan with two or three open sides that is used ot bake cookies and biscuits
microwaves
a form of energy that travels through space like radio waves
island
a freestanding counter that is open on all sides and is often placed in the center of the kitchen
dutch oven
a heavy pot with a close-fitting lid that can be used on the range or in the oven
pressure cooker
a heavy pot with an airtight seal for cooking with pressure
three
a kitchen typically has ______ major or large appliances
warranty
a manufacturer's guarantee that a product will perform as advertised. promise to replace or repair it. time limits and coverage is usually conditional
magnetron
a microwave oven has a ___________ tube that converts electricity into microwaves
mixing center
a place to mix and prepare foods
down payment
a portion of the purchase price that you must pay before you take the item home
two
a quality knife has a sturdy handle firmly attached to the blade by ____ rivets or bolts with heads
springform pan
a round pan with a removable bottom
conventional range
a single, free standing unit consisting of a cook top, an oven, and a broiler
double boiler
a small saucepan with a lid that fits into a large saucepan used to simmer foods that scorch easily
three
a typical kitchen has how many major work centers?
universal design
a way of making objects and spaces easy to use by everyone. regardless of age or physical ability
EnergyGuide Label
a yellow label on large appliances that shows the average cost per year of using the appliance
smoothtops
all ____________ are easy to clean
work flow
all the steps involved in removing food from storage, preparing it, and serving it
one-wall
all three work centers are on wall
convection oven
also has a fan that circulates hated air to equalize temperatures throughout the oven
work center
an area designed for performing specific kitchen tasks
heating unit
an energy source in the range; cooking heat is generated by this
wall cabinents
attach to the wall above the countertop
knives
basic cutting tools in the kitchen
electric mixer
blends, beats, and whips ingredients
fire bowl
box- or bowl- shaped metal container that holds the burning charcoal
task lighting
bright, shadow-free light over specific work areas
pans
broad, shallow, containers that often come without a lid
toaster
browns slices of bread and small flat pastries on both sides at the same time
sifter
canister with a blade that removes lumps from dry ingredients
laundry center
center with a washer and dryer
blender
chops, blends, and liquefies foods
broiler
cooks and brown foods using direct heat
rice cooker/ steamer
cooks rice and teams vegetables
liquid measuring cups
cup used to measure liquids such as milk and water
dry measuring cups
cups for dry ingredients such as flour
pots
deep containers that usually come with a lid
saucepan
deep pan with on long handle for sauces and liquids
slow cooker
deep pot with a heating element in the base that cooks food slowly for hours
tube pan
deep, one- or two- piece cake pan with a center tube (angel food cake and sponge cake)
coils; glass
electric ranges come in two basic styles. one style has exposed metal _____ that turn red when the heating unit is on. The other style has a ____-ceramic smoothtop covering ribbon heating elements
small appliances
electrical devices that perform a simple task
bakeware
equipment for cooking food in an oven
cookware
equipment for cooking food on top of the range
electric skillet
fries, roasts, stems, and bakes
broiler grill
grills food indoors
food grinder
grinds meat, poultry, nuts, and other foods
tongs
grip and lift foods
vegetable peeler
has a swivel blade for quickly paring fruits and vegetables
disposable indicator
heat sensor that changes color when food reaches the proper internal temperature.. use once then throw it away
toaster oven
heats, browns, and bakes small amounts of food
rolling pin
helps you roll out dough for biscuits cookies and pies
muffin pan
holds 6 to 12 muffins, rolls, or cupcakes
wire cooling rack
holds baked goods safely until they are cool
four
how many common floor plans are there?
four or five
how many measuring spoons usually come in sets?
walls; cabinets
in separate cooktop and oven units, ovens are built into _____ and cooktops are set into ________
cooking center
includes the range, small cooking appliances, and related tools
whisk
instrument for stirring, beating, and whiping
service contract
insurance that covers repair and maintenance of a product for a specific length of time. expensive
flammable
keep ___________ materials out of the kitchen
base cabinents
kitchen cabinents that rest on the floor under a countertop
weight
kitchen scales measure food by _________, rather than volume
chef's
knife that has a large, triangular blade for slicing, chopping, and dicing
bread
knife that has a serrated or saw-tooth blade for slicing bread
boning
knife that has a thin, angled blade suited for removing bones
ladle
large angled spoon with a long handle, used for dipping hot liquids from a pan
slicing
large knife used for meat and poultry
roasting pan
large, heavy oval or rectangular pan. used for meat and whole poultry
pastry brush
lets you brush a sauce foods or glazes on a pastry
turner
lets you lift and turn flat foods
aluminum foil pan
lightweight recyclable pans
baster
long tube with a bulb on the end that is used to suction up meat juices or other sauces for basting food that is cooking
laminate
made of several layers of paper that are compressed and bonded with liquid plastic
watts
microwave ovens have power ratings measured in units called?
four
microwaves cook food up to _____ times faster than a convectional oven
rotary beater
mixes and whips food more quickly and easily than a spoon or whisk
three
outlets with how many holes usually have grounded wiring?
convection currents
oven use these, they are created by the natural tendency of hot air to rise
kitchen shears
powerful scissors used for snipping, trimming, and cutting
cutting board
protects the counter top and the knife
scraper
quickly scrapes food from bowls, pans, and other containers
refrigerant
refrigerator-freezers create a cold storage using a chemical blend called what?
National Electric Code
requires grounded wires in new homes
cake pan
round or squar epan few iches deep 8 to 10 inches across
pie pan
round pan with slanted sides
pizza wheel
round revolving blade on a handle for slicing pizza and cutting out rolled dough
140
sanitizing cycle heats the water to above what?
American Gas Association
seal attests to the design, performance, and reliability of gas appliances
skillet
shallow pan for browning and frying foods
baking sheet
similar to a cookie sheet, about 1 inch deep
griddle
skillet without sides
food chopper
small food processor
paring
small knife for removing the peel from fruits and vegetables
utility
small slicing knife that is good for cutting small foods such as tomatoes and apples
Energy Star
symbol shows that an appliance meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy
pantries
tall floor-to-ceiling cabinents
30
the annual percentage rate can be up to ___ percent a year
work triangle
the arrangement of the three main work centers in a akitchen
washability
the factor for kitchen components that helps you keep surfaces clean and free of harmful bacteria
dollar figure
the finance charge is written as a ____________
cold-storage center
the focus of this center is the refrigerator-freezer
0
the freezer maintains a temperature of what?
sink center
the garbage disposal and dishwasher are part of what center?
burners
the heating units in a gas range
elements
the heating units in an electric range
sink center
the place to do tasks that require running water
grounding
the process of providing a path for electrical current to travel back through the electrical system rather than through your body
principal
the purchase price minus the down payment, the amount to be financed
faster
the result of convection ovens is ______ and more even cooking and browning
finance charge
the total amount you pay for borrowing
annual percentage rate
the yearly rate of interest that you must pay on the principle
three
there are ______ factors you should consider when selecting kitchen components
candy
thermometer clips tot eh side of the pan to measure the temperature of the syrup as it cooks
frying
thermometer used to record the temperature of oil in a deep-fat fryer
potholder/ oven mitt
thick cloth pads that protect your hands while you handle hot containers
Underwriters Laboratories
this mark certifies that the appliance design is reasonably free from risk of fire, electric shock, and other hazards
glass
try to avoid stacking __________ items
oven-safe
type of thermometer that has a large dial or indicator on a probe, which you stick into food and leave in during cooking
instant-read
type of thermometer that has a probe with a dial or digital display..you stick it in the food and get an instant temperature reading
specialty
type of thermometer that is helpful for certain cooking methods
pop-up
type of thermometer that pops up when food reaches the proper internal temperature
due-fuel ranges
use electricity for the oven and gas for the cooktop
casserole
used for baking and serving main dishes and desserts
measuring spoons
used for measuring ingredients needed in small amounts such as salt and baking powder
dishcloths
used for washing dishes and cleaning work surfaces
bottle brush
used to clean the inside of jars, bottles, and similar containers
dishtowels
used to dry dishes and equipment
dish drainer
used to let dishes air dry
scouring pads
used to scrub hard-to-clean spots on pots and pans
food processor
versatile, have blades and discs for specialized jobs
laminates
what are the most affordable counter top material
laminates
what are the most popular option of cabinets?
20
what degree angle should you hold the knife blade against the side of the steel when sharpening it?
bakes
what does a heating element at the bottom of the oven do?
broils
what does a heating element at the top of the oven do?
24 inches deep and 36 inches high
what is the standard cabinet size
propane gas
what kind of gas do gas grills use?
Moisture
what promotes the growth of mold and bacteria
12 and 26 feet
what should be the distance between any two work centers?
500
what temperature is broil
below 200
what temperature is warm
pots and pans
what two basic types does cookware come in?
sink center
where should dish plans and other cleanup supplies be stored?
elements
which stay hotter? elements or burners?
corridor
work centers are on facing (parallel) walls
u-shaped
work centers are on three connecting walls
l-shape
work centers are on two connecting walls
dozen
you should have at least a ________ dishcloths
