Cooking and Baking

How to Read a Nutrition Label

We can’t live on hot Cheetos and Mountain Dew forever! You may even discover that some people have dietary restrictions and when they buy food they may have to look to see if something has too much sodium, cholesterol, or too many calories. in this segment, you will break down a nutrition label of one of your favorite foods.

Total Time: 20 Min

Required Tools: Your favorite snack item with a Nutrition Label on its packaging.

Please Complete the Following Steps:

Step 1: Read the following article about the FDA’s updates to the Nutrition Label:

https://www.fda.gov/food/new-nutrition-facts-label/whats-new-nutrition-facts-label

Step 2: Read the following guide to understanding the Nutrition label:

https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/medialibraries/urmcmedia/medicine/general-medicine/patientcare/documents/guide_to_reading_food_labels.pd

Step 3: Fill out this nutrition label exercise.

Step 4: Complete the following survey to receive credit for your task!

How to use a thermometer when cooking

In this cooking life skill, you will learn how to properly use a thermometer when cooking. This will help you determine whether or not your meal is done and more importantly. Is it safe to eat?

Total Time Needed :

30

Minutes

Required Tools:

– meat thermometer

-Skillet

-Sauce Pan

Things Needed?

– Ingredients Listed in Step 2

Please complete the following steps:

Step 1

Before you begin please take this survey!

Step 2

Download this recipe: https://natashaskitchen.com/lemon-chicken-recipe/#jump-to-recipe

Step 3

Watch the following video: https://youtu.be/D1nWUgIwRwQ

Step 4

Follow the recipe and prepare chicken. When finished, take the temperature. If the internal temperature is 165 then it is safe to eat.

Step 5

Fill out this survey to get credit for your task.

How to use a Slow Cooker

In this cooking life skill, you will follow a recipe by using a slow cooker. The most common slow cooker is called a Crock Pot. If you don’t have access to a slow cooker one can be borrowed from the Crew if the request is emailed to [email protected]

Total Time Needed :

3 hrs 20 mins

Required Tools:

– Crock Pot
-Wooden Spoon

Things Needed?

– Ingredients Listed in Step 2

Please complete the following steps:

Step 1

Before you begin please take this survey!

Step 2

Download this Lasagna soup recipe: https://www.iheartnaptime.net/crockpot-lasagna-soup/

Step 3

Watch the following video: https://youtu.be/xnRlALV6qK4

Step 4

Follow the recipe and make lasagna soup.

Step 5

Fill out this survey to get credit for your task.

How to prepare food safely

In this cooking life skill, you will follow a recipe and uses the 4 steps of food safety.

Total Time Needed :

45 Minutes

Required Tools:

– Skillet
– Cutting Boards
-Cutting Knives

Things Needed?

– Ingredients Listed in Step 2

Please complete the following steps:

Step 1

Before you begin please take this survey!

Step 2

Download this chicken and vegetable recipe: https://www.thekitchn.com/baked-chicken-and-vegetables-265097?epik=dj0yJnU9cTNfYTJwRi1YaFBzT3YtaGxqNzR2Um5WNFFaeGRpX1AmcD0wJm49dzVJZXV5UWpjZWtOQWI3c2tPaWE3USZ0PUFBQUFBR1B0SENN#post-recipe-13660

Step 3

Watch the following video: https://youtu.be/Q7A_AMoVojI

Step 4

Follow the recipe while completing the four steps of food safety.

1. Wash Hands and clean surfaces.
2. Separate meat and vegetables during preparation.
3. Cook to the proper temp indicated by a thermometer.
4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Step 5

Fill out this survey to get credit for your task.

How to Make a Pie Crust

In this first Baking life skill, you will follow a recipe and make your own pie crust!

Total Time Needed :

30

Minutes

Required Tools:

– Pie Pan
– Rolling Pin
-2 butter knives or pastry cutter

-Bowl

Things Needed?

– Ingredients Listed in Step 2

Please complete the following steps:

Step 1

Before you begin please take this survey!

Step 2

Download this pie crust recipe: https://throughmyfrontporch.com/how-to-make-most-delicious-flaky-pie-crust/

Step 3

Watch the following video: https://youtu.be/aCFKEHSJmsI

Step 4

Pick between the following two recipes and choose which one you want to make. Once the pie crust is baked add your favorite canned pie filling and follow the instructions on the label.

Step 5

Fill out this survey to get credit for your task.

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Weighing Basics

In this baking skill you will learn about weighing. Weighing ingredients is often preferred and more accurate in the baking world

Total Time Needed :

10

Minutes

Things Needed

– Food scale

Please complete the following steps:

Step 1

Before you begin please take this survey!

Step 2

Read the following article: https://www.kidneyfund.org/living-kidney-disease/healthy-eating-activity/three-reasons-make-weighing-your-food-new-habit

Step 3

Watch the following video: https://youtu.be/Zxu0T3RNkKI

Step 4

Fill out this survey to get credit for your task.

Baking Tools

In this baking life skill, you will be looking at some common baking tools. This skill is short but it is helpful to understand which tools will help you when baking.

Total Time Needed :

10

Minutes

Required Tools:

– Whatever is available to you.

Please complete the following steps:

Step 1

Before you begin please take this survey!

Step 2

Read this article about some common and uncommon baking tools: https://www.bhg.com/recipes/how-to/bake/essential-baking-tools/

Step 3

Go around your kitchen and see which of these tools you already own.

Step 4

Fill out this survey to get credit for your task.

Baking a loaf of Bread

In this baking life skill, you will follow a recipe and make bread!

Total Time Needed :

30

Minutes

Required Tools:

– Mixer (Stand or hand but if you don’t have a mixer bowl and whisk is okay.)
– Plastic Wrap
-Loaf Pan

Things Needed?

– Ingredients Listed in Step 2

Please complete the following steps:

Step 1

Before you begin please take this survey!

Step 2

Download this bread recipe: 

https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/bread-recipe/#adthrive-contextual-container

Step 3

Watch the following video that is attached to the recipe

Step 4

Follow the recipe and make bread

Step 5

Fill out this survey to get credit for your task.

Difference between Baking Soda and Baking Powder

In this baking skill, you will learn the difference between Baking Soda and Baking powder. This can save you from making some major mistakes when baking.

Total Time Needed :

30

Minutes

Please complete the following steps:

Step 1

Before you begin please take this survey!

Step 2

Read the following article about the differences between Baking Powder and Baking Soda: https://www.foodnetwork.com/how-to/packages/food-network-essentials/baking-powder-vs-baking-soda-whats-the-difference

Step 3

Watch the following video: https://youtu.be/ZfABPIq8r_s

Step 4

Fill out this survey to get credit for your task.

Temperature Part 2.

In this baking skill, you will learn how to take temperature when baking and in doing so you will be making caramels and practicing using a candy thermometer.

Total Time Needed :

35

Minutes

Required Tools:

– Candy Thermometer
– Soup Pot
-Wooden Spoon

-Cookie tray with parchment paper

Things Needed?

– Ingredients Listed in Step 2

Please complete the following steps:

Step 1

Before you begin please take this survey!

Step 2

Download this recipe and video: https://www.inspiredtaste.net/8947/salted-caramels-recipe/

Step 3

Read the following article about candy thermometers: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-use-a-candy-thermometer

Step 4

Follow the recipe and make caramel using a candy thermometer.

Step 5

Fill out this survey to get credit for your task.

Baking a Cake from Scratch

In this baking life skill, you will follow a recipe and make a cake from scratch!

Total Time Needed :

30

Minutes

Required Tools:

–Bowls
– Mixer (handheld or stand)
– Rubber Spatula

Things Needed?

– Ingredients Listed in Step 2

Please complete the following steps:

Step 1

Before you begin please take this survey!

Step 2

Download this cake recipe: https://sugarspunrun.com/the-best-white-cake-recipe/#recipe

Step 3

Watch the following video: https://sugarspunrun.com/the-best-white-cake-recipe/#recipe-video

Step 4

Follow the recipe and make cake and frosting. Decorate however you like.

Step 5

Fill out this survey to get credit for your task.

Baking Substitutes

In this final baking skill, you will look at different baking substitutes that can be used. Often times you will find that in the middle of a baking project, you may be out of a specific item. knowing some baking substitutes can save you time, money, and a headache.

Total Time Needed :

30

Minutes

Required Tools:

– Varies based on chosen baking items

Things Needed?

– Ingredients based on the chosen recipe

Please complete the following steps:

Step 1

Before you begin please take this survey!

Step 2

Take a look at this substitution chart: https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/cooking-tips-techniques/baking/baking-substitutions-chart

Step 3

Watch the following video: https://youtu.be/qGtBtHrRkKI

Step 4

Choose one of the following recipes that you have completed during this segment and replace one of the ingredients that were either listed in the video or in the chart above.

Step 5

Fill out this survey to get credit for your task.

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