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Introduction To Culinary Arts

Subject : cooking
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Which color eggs are the most nutritional?






2. Another name for a french pancake






3. A ham and cheese sandwich dipped in egg batter - fried and served with jelly is called a:






4. Muffin - biscuits - pancakes and waffles are examples of:






5. 1 quart is equal to:






6. 1 cup is equal to:






7. A type of salt produced by evaporating seawater






8. A salt most preferred by chefs because it contains no additives






9. Another name for a finger sandwich






10. The man credited with inventing the sandwich






11. What are 4 basic types of salt?






12. To let food stand in a seasoned mixture to enhance flavor and tenderize is called:






13. To cook quickly in a small amount of fat is to:






14. Examples of thickeners used in baking can include:






15. The term 'al dente' refers to






16. The shell of an egg has holes that allows it to 'breathe' in air






17. Not a salt but contains salt like qualities with a protein like flavor






18. A moist heat cooking method for vegetables when you are most concerned with preserving the nutrients






19. The chemical name for table salt is;






20. The Cuban version a pressed sandwich






21. Parsley is an example of an herb or a spice?






22. 3 tsp is equal to:






23. The main attraction of the sandwich






24. When making muffins and filling the pans - fill the pan about:






25. Chives are an example of an herb or a spice?






26. A baked egg dish is called this:






27. To combine two foods together until smooth and creamy






28. Is one of the five tastes






29. The Italian version of a pressed sandwich






30. The type of gas given off by certain types of fruits during the ripening process is called:






31. Which should add to the pasta for best results during cooking? Oil or Salt?






32. A process of cooking part way - not to completion - to speed up service at a restaurant






33. For best results when using fresh pastas






34. When can you use an egg with a crack in it from the carton?






35. When draining pasta - the reason to reserve a cup of cooking water is to:






36. A fried egg with a partially set yolk is considered:






37. What type of egg is cooked in simmering water?






38. Examples of common baking sweeteners other than sugar can include:






39. The leavening agent used in quick breads is a:






40. For best accuracy in baking - it recommended to weigh or scoop measure ingredients?






41. A combination of aromatic herbs and vegetables tied together in pot during cooking is called:






42. How long should scrambled eggs be cooked?






43. Examples of spreads for sandwiches






44. The way a food feels when we bite into - touch it or cut it






45. 1 pint is equal to :






46. What are the 3 grades of eggs?






47. Cinnamon is an example of an herb or a spice?






48. Ginger is an example of an herb or a spice?






49. 1 pound is equal to:






50. A moist heat cooking method for foods like fish and chicken breasts