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Introduction To Culinary Arts

Subject : cooking
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The pepper that comes from the dried unripe berries of the pepper vine






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






3. The term 'al dente' refers to






4. The Italian version of a pressed sandwich






5. Decorative - edible accompaniment for sandwiches on plates






6. Examples of thickeners used in baking can include:






7. 1 quart is equal to:






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






9. Another name for a finger sandwich






10. 3 tsp is equal to:






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






12. What are the 3 grades of eggs?






13. For best results when using fresh pastas






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. What are 4 basic types of salt?






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






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






25. A type of salt produced by evaporating seawater






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






27. The Cuban version a pressed sandwich






28. To combine two foods together until smooth and creamy






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






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






31. The chemical name for table salt is;






32. Is one of the five tastes






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






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






35. The man credited with inventing the sandwich






36. 1 gallon is equal to:






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






38. What is the smallest grade of egg?






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






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






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






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






43. A baked egg dish is called this:






44. Another name for hero sandwiches






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






46. When should you flip pancakes during cooking?






47. 1 pint is equal to :






48. Examples of spreads for sandwiches






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






50. 1 pound is equal to: