1. 30 Chapter 30 Section 30.1 Food Preparation Techniques Section 30.2
Prepare and Serve Meals
Chapter 30
Section 30.1
Food Preparation Techniques
Section 30.2
Table Service and Proper Etiquette 1

2. Section 30.1 Food Preparation Techniques
Most recipes contain the same basic information.
There are many techniques to learn for preparing and cooking food. 2

3. Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary recipe yield convenience food
customary measurement system
metric system
volume
equivalent measurement
moist-heat cooking
dry-heat cooking
standing time
sequence
dovetail

4. Recipes for Success
Recipes can be arranged in several ways: ingredients first, then assembly directions; or combining the ingredients and directions.
Ingredients are parts of a recipe and listed in exact amounts and in order used.
recipe
A list of ingredients and instructions for making a food or beverage. 4

5. Recipes for Success
Directions tell you what equipment is needed, cooking method to use, temperature and time for cooking.
Read a recipe carefully before using it. 5

6. Recipes for Success Yield is the number of servings a recipe makes.
Convenience foods have been partially or fully prepared.
convenience food
Food that has been partially or fully prepared or processed to make it easier and faster to use.
yield
The number of servings a recipe makes. 6

7. Prepare and Organize
Cooking skills include organization, measuring, cutting, and mixing.
Timing and efficiency are other important skills.
Knowing how to measure is important in cooking well. 7

8. Prepare and Organize
Measuring equipment includes liquid and dry measuring cups and measuring spoons.
Methods for measuring differ for dry ingredients, solid fats, liquid, and by weight.
Food preparation involves mastering cutting and mixing techniques. 8

9. Cooking Techniques
Cooking technique categories include cooking with moist heat, dry heat, or fat.
Moist-heat cooking can be by boiling, simmering, stewing, and braising.
yield
A cooking method that uses hot liquid, steam, or both. 9

10. Cooking Techniques
Cooking technique categories include cooking with moist heat, dry heat, or fat.
Moist-heat cooking can be by boiling, simmering, stewing, and braising.
Dry-heat cooking includes roasting, baking, broiling, and grilling.
moist-heat cooking
A cooking method that uses hot liquid, steam, or both.
dry-heat cooking
Methods used to cook food uncovered without adding liquid or fat. 10

11. Cooking Techniques Cooking with fat can be by sautéing and frying.
Microwave cooking is suited for small amounts of food and for reheating and defrosting. 11

12. Section 30.2 Table Service and Proper Etiquette
There are many benefits to sharing a meal.
Meals can be served in different ways.
It is important to set the table properly and observe mealtime etiquette. 12

13. Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary family style plate service
buffet service
place setting
flatware
asset
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14. Table Service
Families can relax and communicate when they have meals together.
Meals in the United States can be family style, plate service, or buffet service.
family style
A serving style in which food is brought to the table in serving dishes, which are passed from person to person.
plate service
When food is placed on each person’s plate in the kitchen, and the plates are brought to the table. 14

15. Table Service
Meals in the United States can be family style, plate service, or buffet service.
buffet service
A food service style in which bowls and platters of food are arranged on a serving table, with dinner plates at one end, and people serve themselves as they walk along the table. 15

16. Setting the Table
Generally, tables are set with individual place settings for sit-down meals.
Special touches include table coverings, napkins, decorations, lighting, and music.
place setting
The arrangement of tableware for one person. 16

17. Proper Mealtime Etiquette
Generally, tables are set with individual place settings for sit-down meals.
Special touches include table coverings, napkins, decorations, lighting, and music. 17

18. Proper Mealtime Etiquette
Meals come with their own set of rules and etiquette.
Mealtime etiquette is behavior that shows respect and is designed to make meals comfortable and enjoyable. 18

19. Proper Mealtime Etiquette
Conversation is an important part of mealtime.
Restaurant etiquette depends on the style of restaurant, informal
or formal and
includes proper
treatment of servers
and rules of tipping. 19

20. Chapter Summary Section 30.1
Food Preparation Techniques
A recipe provides the information you need to prepare a dish.
A good schedule and efficient work methods will help you organize meal preparation.
Accurate measuring is a key to recipe success.

21. Chapter Summary Section 30.1
Food Preparation Techniques
A variety of techniques are used for cutting and mixing.
Different cooking methods affect food in different ways.
To cook successfully in a microwave, select the right cookware, and use recommended techniques.

22. Chapter Summary Section 30.2
Table Service and Proper Etiquette
Sharing meals as a family has several benefits.
Common serving styles for family meals include family style, plate style, and buffet style.
Each item in a place setting goes in a specific place.

23. Chapter Summary Section 30.2
Table Service and Proper Etiquette
Special touches help make a table attractive and a meal memorable.
Using good manners at mealtime allows everyone to have an enjoyable dining experience.

24. Review
Do you remember the vocabulary terms from this chapter? Use the following slides to check your knowledge of the definitions.
The slides in this section include both English and Spanish terms and definitions.
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25. recipe
receta
A list of ingredients and instructions for making a food or beverage.
Lista de ingredientes e instrucciones para hacer una comida o una bebida.
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26. yield rendimiento The number of servings a recipe makes.
El número de porciones que se hacen de una receta.
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27. convenience food comida preparada
Food that has been partially or fully prepared or processed to make it easier and faster to use.
Alimento que ha sido parcial o totalmente preparado o procesado para que su uso sea rápido y fácil.
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28. sistema inglés de medidas customary measurement system
Sistema de medida. El sistema de medidas que se usa en los Estados Unidos.
The system of measurement used in the United States.
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29. metric system sistema métrico
A system of measurement based on multiples of ten.
Sistema de medida basado en múltiplos de diez.
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30. volume volumen The amount of space taken up by something.
La cantidad de espacio que algo ocupa.
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31. equivalent measurement medida equivalente
The same amount expressed using a different unit of measure.
La misma cantidad expresada usando diferentes unidades de medida.
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32. cocina con calor húmedo moist-heat cooking
Método de cocina que usa líquidos calientes, vapor o ambos.
A cooking method that uses hot liquid, steam, or both.
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33. dry-heat cooking cocina en seco
Methods used to cook food uncovered without adding liquid or fat.
Métodos para cocinar alimentos al descubierto sin añadir líquido o grasa.
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34. standing time tiempo de reposo
A period of time when food continues to cook after microwaving.
Periodo de tiempo durante el cual la comida continúa cocinándose después salir del microondas.
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35. family style estilo familiar
A serving style in which food is brought to the table in serving dishes, which are passed from person to person.
Un estilo de servicio en el que los alimentos se traen a la mesa en platos de servir y se pasan de persona a persona.
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36. plate service servicio de mesa
When food is placed on each person’s plate in the kitchen, and the plates are brought to the table.
Cuando la comida se pone en el plato de cada persona en la cocina y los platos se traen a la mesa.
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37. buffet service servicio de buffet
A food service style in which bowls and platters of food are arranged on a serving table, with dinner plates at one end, and people serve themselves as they walk along the table.
Estilo de servicio de comida en el que las bandejas se ponen en una mesa y los platos para servirse se ponen en un extremo para que la gente se sirva a sí misma.
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38. cubertería para una persona place setting
The arrangement of tableware for one person.
El arreglo de los cubiertos en la mesa para una persona.
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39. flatware cubertería The knives, forks, and spoons for eating.
Los cuchillos, tenedores y cucharas para comer.
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40. sequence
secuencia
Order.
Orden.
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41. dovetail sincronizar Overlap tasks to save time.
Hacer varias tareas a la vez para ahorrar tiempo.
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42. asset
ventaja
Advantage or resource.
Mérito o recurso.
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43. advance
avance
Ahead of time.
Antes de tiempo.
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44. The Amazing World of Food
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