What Do You Call…?

Worksheet Description

The “Cooking Terms” worksheet is an educational resource created to enhance students’ culinary vocabulary and understanding of various cooking techniques. Each line on the worksheet provides a detailed description of a cooking process, and students are tasked with writing the appropriate term that matches the definition. For example, they must identify the terms for cooking with dry heat in an oven, moistening food while cooking, or browning meat and then simmering it in liquid until tender.

The worksheet is designed not just to expand the students’ glossary of cooking terms, but also to foster an understanding of the fundamental methods used in culinary arts. It covers a range of techniques from basic methods like roasting and simmering to more specialized terms such as the process used to prevent food from sticking to cookware.

This exercise is suitable for a home economics class or any educational setting where practical life skills are taught. The layout is clear and straightforward, encouraging focus on the definitions and responses. A classic illustration of a chef at the top adds thematic relevance and visual interest to the worksheet. Overall, it’s a practical tool for any student looking to become more familiar with the language of the kitchen and the techniques behind preparing food.