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FACS
FACS Introduction to Human Services cooking, cutting, mixing, preparation, Commo
Term | Definition |
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Bake | To cook in dry heat, usually in the oven |
Boil | To heat liquid until bubbles rise constantly to the surface |
Broil | To cook in direct heat, as in a broiler |
Fry | To cook in hot fat such as grease |
Melt | To heat solid foods, such as butter, until it becomes liquid |
Roast | To cook meat or poultry in the oven by dry heat |
Saute | To cook small amounts of fat |
Simmer | To cook in liquid that is just below the boiling point |
Steam | To cook over boiling water |
Chop | To cut into small pieces |
Grate | To break food into small pieces by rubbing it against a grater |
Julienne | To cut into long, thin strips |
Mince | To cut into very small pieces |
Pare | To remove a thin layer of skin or peeling from fruits and vegetables |
Beat | To mix ingredients with an over and over motion |
Blend | To mix two or more ingredients together |
Cream | To blend ingredients until soft and smooth, such as butter with sugar |
Cut in | To combine shortening and dry ingredients with a pastry blender or two knifes |
Knead | To press and fold dough with the hands until it is smooth |
Mix | To combine two or more ingredients by beating or stirring |
Sift | To put dry ingredients through a sifter to break up particles and mix throughly |
Toss | To mix ingredients lightly |
Whip | To beat rapidly until the mixture is fluffy |
Bread | To place a coating over a food, such as bread crumbs |
Chill | To refrigerate a food until it is completely cold |
Cool | To lower the temperature of the food, usually to room temperature |
Grease | To rub a surface with fat, such as shortening, oil, or butter |
Marinate | To soak food in a sauce before cooking to make it more tender or more flavorful |
Preheat | To bring a heating unit, such as an oven, to a certain temperature before using it |
Season | To add salt, pepper, herbs, and other seasonings to a food |
The Abbreviation of T or Tbsp | Tablespoon |
The Abbreviation of t or tsp | Teaspoon |
The Abbreviation of c | Cup |
The Abbreviation of oz | Ounce |
The Abbreviation of pt | Pint |
The Abbreviation of qt | Quart |
The Abbreviation of gal | Gallon |
The Abbreviation of lb | Pound |
Equivalent to 3 teaspoons | 1 tablespoon |
Equivalent to 4 tablespoon | 1/4 cup |
Equivalent to 16 tablespoon | 1 cup |
Equivalent to 2 cups | 1 pint |
Equivalent to 2 pints | 1 quart |
Equivalent to 4 quart | 1 gallon |
Equivalent to 1 pound | 16 ounces |