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Introduction To Culinary Arts

Subject : cooking
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A ham and cheese sandwich dipped in egg batter - fried and served with jelly is called a:






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






3. What is the smallest grade of egg?






4. 1 cup is equal to:






5. What are 4 basic types of salt?






6. The best place to store eggs






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






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






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






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






11. The term 'al dente' refers to






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






13. 3 tsp is equal to:






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






15. 1 quart is equal to:






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






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






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






19. 1 pound is equal to:






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






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






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






23. The main attraction of the sandwich






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






25. Another name for a french pancake






26. The best time to pasta to the water is when:






27. The chemical name for table salt is;






28. A baked egg dish is called this:






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






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






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






32. Another name for a finger sandwich






33. Name 4 Moist heat cooking methods






34. To combine two foods together until smooth and creamy






35. A type of salt produced by evaporating seawater






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






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






38. How long should scrambled eggs be cooked?






39. Decorative - edible accompaniment for sandwiches on plates






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






41. Examples of thickeners used in baking can include:






42. The Italian version of a pressed sandwich






43. The man credited with inventing the sandwich






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






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






46. Is one of the five tastes






47. Another name for hero sandwiches






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






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






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