cooking Flashcards
(117 cards)
1
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What is a teaspoon?
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A small spoon used for measuring or stirring.
Example: Use a teaspoon to measure sugar for your tea.
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What is a tablespoon?
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A larger spoon used for serving or measuring ingredients.
Example: Add a tablespoon of oil to the pan.
3
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What is a fork?
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A utensil with prongs used for eating or serving food.
4
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What is a knife?
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A tool with a sharp blade used for cutting food.
5
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What is a plate?
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A flat dish used for serving food.
6
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What is a bowl?
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A round, deep dish used for holding food.
7
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What is a pot?
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A container used for cooking food, typically with a lid.
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What is a frying pan?
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A flat-bottomed pan used for frying food.
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What is a saucepan?
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A deep cooking pan with a lid, used for sauces and soups.
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What is a ladle?
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A large spoon with a deep bowl used for serving liquids.
11
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What is a sieve?
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A utensil used for straining liquids from solids.
12
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What is a rolling pin?
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A cylindrical tool used for flattening dough.
13
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What is a whisk?
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A tool used for beating or stirring ingredients.
14
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What is a colander?
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A bowl with holes used for draining liquids from food.
15
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What is a lid?
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A cover for a pot or container.
16
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What is a tray?
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A flat surface used for carrying or serving food.
17
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What is a freezer?
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An appliance used for freezing food.
18
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What is a sink?
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A basin used for washing dishes or food.
19
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What is a kitchen scale?
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A device used for weighing ingredients.
20
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What is a mincing machine?
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A device used for finely chopping food.
21
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What is a bread basket?
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A container used for holding bread.
22
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What is a tin opener?
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A tool used for opening canned food.
23
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What is a chopping board?
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A flat surface used for cutting food.
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What is a funnel?
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A tool used for pouring liquids into containers.
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What is a stove?
An appliance used for cooking food.
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What is a gas cooker?
A stove that uses gas as a fuel source.
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What is a grill?
A device used for cooking food over direct heat.
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What is a baking tin?
A container used for baking cakes or bread.
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What is a baking tray?
A flat tray used for baking cookies or pastries.
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What is a pressure cooker?
A pot that cooks food quickly under pressure.
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What is a blender?
A device used for mixing or puréeing food.
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What is a peeler?
A tool used for removing the skin from fruits and vegetables.
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What is flour?
A powder made from ground grains, used in baking.
34
What is butter?
A dairy product made from churning cream.
35
What is sugar?
A sweet substance used to flavor food.
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What is oil?
A liquid used for cooking or dressing food.
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What is coconut?
A tropical fruit with a hard shell and sweet flesh.
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What is lemon?
A sour citrus fruit used for flavoring.
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What is salt and pepper?
Common seasonings used to enhance flavor.
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What is oil and vinegar?
A mixture often used in salad dressings.
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What is a side dish?
A dish served alongside the main course.
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What is soda?
A sweet, carbonated beverage.
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What is grated cheese?
Cheese that has been shredded into small pieces.
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What is sour cream?
A dairy product made from fermented cream.
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What is mustard?
A condiment made from mustard seeds.
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What is tomato puree?
A thick sauce made from cooked tomatoes.
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What is margarine?
A butter substitute made from vegetable oils.
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What is milk?
A white liquid produced by mammals, used for drinking or cooking.
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What is water?
A clear liquid essential for life.
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What is cream?
A thick dairy product used in cooking and desserts.
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What is coffee?
A beverage made from roasted coffee beans.
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What is fruit?
The sweet or savory product of a plant.
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What are potatoes?
A starchy root vegetable used in cooking.
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What is lettuce?
A leafy green vegetable used in salads.
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What are olives?
Small fruits used for oil or as snacks.
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What is rice?
A staple grain used in many dishes.
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What is soup?
A liquid dish made by boiling ingredients.
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What is juice?
A liquid extracted from fruits or vegetables.
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What are vegetables?
Edible plants or parts of plants.
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What is nutmeg?
A spice made from the seed of the nutmeg tree.
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What is cinnamon?
A spice made from the inner bark of trees.
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What is clove?
A spice made from the dried flower buds of the clove tree.
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What is basil?
An herb used for flavoring dishes.
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What is oregano?
An herb commonly used in Italian cuisine.
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What is dill?
An herb with feathery leaves used in cooking.
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What is bay leaf?
A leaf used for flavoring soups and stews.
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What is parsley?
An herb used as a garnish or flavoring.
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What is rosemary?
An aromatic herb used in cooking.
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What is coriander?
An herb used in various cuisines.
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What are red peppers?
A type of bell pepper that is sweet and crunchy.
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What is paprika?
A spice made from ground peppers.
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What is cumin?
A spice used in many global cuisines.
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What are cloves?
Dried flower buds used as a spice.
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What is caraway?
A spice used in baking and cooking.
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What is balm?
An herb known for its soothing properties.
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What is melissa?
An herb also known as lemon balm.
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What is camomile?
An herb used for making tea.
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What are pickled gherkins?
Small cucumbers preserved in vinegar.
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What does 'put into a bowl' mean?
To place food or ingredients into a bowl.
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What does 'add a bit of salt' mean?
To sprinkle a small amount of salt onto food.
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What does 'pour' mean?
To transfer a liquid from one container to another.
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What does 'mix' mean?
To combine ingredients together.
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What does 'mash' mean?
To crush food into a soft mass.
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What does 'crush together' mean?
To press or squeeze ingredients into smaller pieces.
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What does 'heat' mean?
To raise the temperature of food.
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What does 'stir' mean?
To move a spoon or utensil through food to mix it.
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What does 'beat' mean?
To mix ingredients rapidly with a whisk or fork.
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What does 'keep warm in the oven' mean?
To maintain the temperature of food in the oven without cooking it further.
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What does 'come out' mean?
To remove food from a cooking vessel.
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What does 'cover' mean?
To place a lid or covering over food.
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What does 'make dough' mean?
To combine flour and liquid to form a mixture for baking.
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What does 'knead' mean?
To work dough with hands to develop gluten.
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What does 'bake' mean?
To cook food in an oven using dry heat.
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What does 'chop' mean?
To cut food into smaller pieces.
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What does 'crack (an egg)' mean?
To break the shell of an egg.
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What does 'turn over' mean?
To flip food to cook the other side.
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What does 'roll' mean?
To flatten dough or food using a rolling pin.
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What does 'fry' mean?
To cook food in hot oil or fat.
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What does 'whisk eggs' mean?
To beat eggs until they are mixed and frothy.
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What does 'spread cream' mean?
To apply cream evenly over a surface.
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What does 'spread butter on' mean?
To apply butter evenly over a surface.
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What does 'grate cheese' mean?
To shred cheese into small pieces using a grater.
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What does 'cover with grated cheese' mean?
To sprinkle shredded cheese over food.
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What does 'squeeze a lemon' mean?
To extract juice from a lemon by pressing it.
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What does 'dip fruit fritters into the pancake batter' mean?
To immerse fruit fritters in batter before cooking.
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What does 'hide' mean?
To conceal food from view.
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What does 'wash' mean?
To clean food or utensils with water.
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What does 'clean' mean?
To remove dirt or impurities from food or utensils.
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What does 'boil' mean?
To cook food in water at a high temperature.
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What does 'roast' mean?
To cook food in an oven using dry heat.
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What does 'cook' mean?
To prepare food by applying heat.
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What does 'barbecue' mean?
To cook food over an open flame or grill.
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What does 'season' mean?
To add spices or herbs to enhance flavor.
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What does 'simmer' mean?
To cook food gently in liquid just below boiling.
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What does 'mince' mean?
To cut food into very small pieces.
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What does 'stew' mean?
To cook food slowly in liquid.
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What does 'blanch' mean?
To briefly cook food in boiling water and then cool it.
