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