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Introduction To Culinary Arts

Subject : cooking
Instructions:
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1. What type of egg is cooked in simmering water?






2. The Cuban version a pressed sandwich






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






4. What are 4 basic types of salt?






5. To combine two foods together until smooth and creamy






6. The Italian version of a pressed sandwich






7. 1 pound is equal to:






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






9. Examples of thickeners used in baking can include:






10. A baked egg dish is called this:






11. Which color eggs are the most nutritional?






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






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






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






15. 1 pint is equal to :






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






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






18. For best results when using fresh pastas






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






20. How long should scrambled eggs be cooked?






21. 3 tsp is equal to:






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






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






24. The term 'al dente' refers to






25. 16 oz is equal to:






26. 1 gallon is equal to:






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






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






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






30. 1 quart is equal to:






31. Another name for a french pancake






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. What are the 3 grades of eggs?






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






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






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






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






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






48. The chemical name for table salt is;






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






50. 1 cup is equal to: