 Chopping cuts food into small, irregular pieces  Mincing chips food until the pieces are as small as you can make them

 Mashing food until it is smooth

 Dull knives are most likely to slip and may cause you to cut yourself

 The surface of the cutting board has a rough texture that prevents foods from slipping

 Step back and let it fall  NEVER try to catch it as it falls!

 Choose a bowl that is the right size for the job  Choose the best tool/appliance for the job  Place a wet cloth under the bowl  Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients a small amount at a time  Use a rubber scraper to remove food from the bowl

 High-speed mixing introduces more air into the mix

 Place an egg separator across the rim of a bowl  Tap the egg slightly on the edge of the bowl  Carefully pull apart the egg  Put egg into separator, allowing the white to drip into the bowl

 Covering such foods as fish and chicken with a light layer of flour, crumbs, or cornmeal before cooking