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Introduction To Culinary Arts

Subject : cooking
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1. Examples of spreads for sandwiches






2. A sandwich made from a rolled pizza crust and fillings and baked is called what:






3. The Italian version of a pressed sandwich






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






5. Name 4 Moist heat cooking methods






6. How long should scrambled eggs be cooked?






7. When should you flip pancakes during cooking?






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






9. 1 cup is equal to:






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






11. 16 oz is equal to:






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






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






14. The man credited with inventing the sandwich






15. What is the smallest grade of egg?






16. To cook in a liquid where bubbles rise and break at the surface is called:






17. What are the 3 grades of eggs?






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






19. The best place to store eggs






20. Seasonings that come from the leaves and stems of plants






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






22. Po'boys came from which state and famous city






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






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






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






26. To cut into pieces less than 1/8 of an inch is called:






27. The main attraction of the sandwich






28. Is one of the five tastes






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






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






31. Examples of thickeners used in baking can include:






32. The term 'al dente' refers to






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






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






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






36. Another name for a finger sandwich






37. The Cuban version a pressed sandwich






38. Basil would be an example of an herb or a spice?






39. A moist heat method is which food cooked just long enough to cook the outer layer






40. A type of salt produced by evaporating seawater






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






42. To combine two foods together until smooth and creamy






43. The pepper that comes from ripe pepper berries after they have been dried and the husk has been removed






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






45. Seasonings that come from the bud - bark - roots - stalks and fruits of plants






46. A delicate type of flour that has less protein in it for softer baked goods is:






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






48. A combination of aromatic vegetables used to season dishes is called:






49. What are the five senses that contribute to how we taste food?






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