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Use a clear glass bowl to heat the potatoes in the microwave. Be sure to follow the directions of the recipe and tightly wrap the bowl with saran wrap first.
 * What kind of bowl will you use to put into the microwave?**
 * What will you place on top of the bowl before microwaving?**


 * Remember to leave the saran wrap on the bowl while shaking the potatoes after microwaving them.**

Use a whisk to beat the eggs
 * What will you use to beat the eggs?**

According to the recipe, you should use a knife, inserted into the middle of the muffin, to check for doneness.
 * How will you check if the muffins are done?**

When the knife comes out clean your muffins are done.

All groups will be baking in the convection oven, which should be preheated at the beginning of the period.
 * When should you preheat the oven?**

Reduce the time by 1/4 (original time 9 x 3/4 =) Reduce the temperature by 25 degrees.
 * How should you adjust the time and temperature for the convection oven?**

Do not forget to spray your pan over the sink or the trash can.
 * Where should you grease the pan?**

Use the blade of your chef's knife to press down horizontally on the clove of garlic.
 * How will you peel the garlic?**

To remove the cloves of garlic, wring the bulb like a wash cloth, twisting it in your hands to loosen
 * Note: This is ONE BULB of Garlic, which contains approximately 20-30 cloves.**

Instead of using a peeler to peel the potato, you will use your chef's knife to peel the potato and prepare it for cubing
 * Do you peel the potato before or after you cut it?**


 * How do you hold the items you are cutting?**

Use a turner to cook all items on the stove.
 * What kitchen tool do you use to pack down the potatoes?**

When packing down the potatoes **DO NOT OVERSTIR**. Overstirring will delay the potatoes cooking


 * Watch the videos below and describe the knife skills being used.**


 * Describe how to use the Bear claw when cutting:**
 * Bear Claw technique**


 * Describe How to Cube Potato:**
 * NOTE -** **You will be using a small dice (you may stop watching after this technique, at approximately 3:05)**
 * How to Cube a Potato**

Describe how to cut the potato into a small dice: How do you begin to square off your knife? Using what part of the knife helps with cutting?


 * Describe how to peel and mince garlic:**
 * How to Mince Garlic**

What motion do you use to mince the garlic after cutting it?

What creates greater speed and efficiency?


 * Describe the 5 steps to dicing and onion:**
 * how to dice an onion**


 * Describe the 2 cuts to begin cutting a Green/Red Bell Pepper:**
 * How to cut a green pepper**

After you have cut it and clean out the seeds, how will you prepare it for this recipe?


 * Match the following pictures with the appropriate technique:**


 * A. [[image:Cubed Potatoes.png width="327" height="217"]]**


 * B. [[image:Minced Garlic.png width="365" height="243"]]**


 * C. [[image:Chopped Onion.png]]**
 * D. [[image:Beat Eggs.jpg.png]] **