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