Simple Stuff

Terms & Useful Facts

Tsp = Teaspoon

Tbsp = Tablespoon

Cup = A Unit of Measurement on a container designed for measuring.

A coffee mug is NOT a cup. It’s bigger!

Fifth = A Booze Bottle Size

Lb = pound

Caramelize = cooking something high in sugar content until it melts and changes the molecular structure of the sugar.

Bite Size = As big as your thumb

Chopped = Little smaller that bite size

Diced = Little tiny cubes the size of your little fingernail

Pinch = Just that unless it says big pinch.

Simmer = NOT BOILING.

• Here’s A Tip!
• Break down and buy a set of measuring spoons and a celebrated measuring cup!

The correct oven temperature for baking or roasting just about anything is 350 degrees.

Baking surrounds the item with heat, cooking it evenly.

Broiling heats the top of the item being cooked. It’s great for steaks, chops, chicken, and hamburgers. Always use a rack or slotted broiling pan when broiling so the grease and fats that leave the meat don’t catch on fire. It is also healthier.

DON’T USE WATER TO PUT OUT A GREASE FIRE!

Use a fire extinguisher or baking soda.

Read a recipe through BEFORE you start to make it.

Measure out all your ingredients into separate containers before hand.

Dirty as many kitchen items as necessary; after all, the chef NEVER has to do the dishes.

Always cook for at least one other person and be sure to mention the above rule.