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Introduction To Culinary Arts

Subject : cooking
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. For best accuracy in baking - it recommended to weigh or scoop measure ingredients?






2. The term 'al dente' refers to






3. The man credited with inventing the sandwich






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






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






6. A baked egg dish is called this:






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






8. 1 pound is equal to:






9. The best place to store eggs






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






11. The Cuban version a pressed sandwich






12. To combine two foods together until smooth and creamy






13. The pepper that comes from the dried unripe berries of the pepper vine






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






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






16. A type of salt produced by evaporating seawater






17. The Italian version of a pressed sandwich






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






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






20. Is one of the five tastes






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






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






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






24. Another name for hero sandwiches






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






26. The main attraction of the sandwich






27. Name 4 Moist heat cooking methods






28. What are the 3 grades of eggs?






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






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






31. When should you flip pancakes during cooking?






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






33. How long should scrambled eggs be cooked?






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






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






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






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






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






39. 1 quart is equal to:






40. What are 4 basic types of salt?






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






42. Examples of thickeners used in baking can include:






43. 1 cup is equal to:






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






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






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






47. Another name for a french pancake






48. For best results when using fresh pastas






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






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