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Introduction To Culinary Arts

Subject : cooking
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The main attraction of the sandwich






2. 1 cup is equal to:






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






4. Examples of spreads for sandwiches






5. The best place to store eggs






6. 16 oz is equal to:






7. Another name for a finger sandwich






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






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






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






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






12. Examples of thickeners used in baking can include:






13. What is the smallest grade of egg?






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






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






16. Another name for hero sandwiches






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






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






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






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






21. For best results when using fresh pastas






22. 1 quart is equal to:






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






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






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






26. 1 gallon is equal to:






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






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






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






30. To combine two foods together until smooth and creamy






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






32. Name 4 Moist heat cooking methods






33. A type of salt produced by evaporating seawater






34. The man credited with inventing the sandwich






35. 1 pint is equal to :






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






37. 1 pound is equal to:






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






39. How long should scrambled eggs be cooked?






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






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






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






43. What are the 3 grades of eggs?






44. The Cuban version a pressed sandwich






45. Is one of the five tastes






46. When should you flip pancakes during cooking?






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






48. What are 4 basic types of salt?






49. Decorative - edible accompaniment for sandwiches on plates






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