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Introduction To Culinary Arts

Subject : cooking
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Which should add to the pasta for best results during cooking? Oil or Salt?






2. Examples of spreads for sandwiches






3. What is the smallest grade of egg?






4. Another name for a finger sandwich






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






6. The chemical name for table salt is;






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






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






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






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






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






12. The main attraction of the sandwich






13. 1 cup is equal to:






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






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






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






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






18. Examples of thickeners used in baking can include:






19. Is one of the five tastes






20. To combine two foods together until smooth and creamy






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






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






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






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






25. The man credited with inventing the sandwich






26. What are the 3 grades of eggs?






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






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






29. 3 tsp is equal to:






30. A baked egg dish is called this:






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






32. 1 pint is equal to :






33. Another name for a french pancake






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






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






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






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






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






39. Name 4 Moist heat cooking methods






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






41. How long should scrambled eggs be cooked?






42. Which color eggs are the most nutritional?






43. For best results when using fresh pastas






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. 16 oz is equal to: