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Introduction To Culinary Arts

Subject : cooking
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When making muffins and filling the pans - fill the pan about:






2. 1 gallon is equal to:






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. The best place to store eggs






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






11. The main attraction of the sandwich






12. 1 pound is equal to:






13. The man credited with inventing the sandwich






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






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






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






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






18. A baked egg dish is called this:






19. What are 4 basic types of salt?






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






21. Examples of thickeners used in baking can include:






22. Which color eggs are the most nutritional?






23. Another name for a french pancake






24. Another name for a finger sandwich






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






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






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






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






29. The Cuban version a pressed sandwich






30. Decorative - edible accompaniment for sandwiches on plates






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






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






33. Name 4 Moist heat cooking methods






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






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






36. Muffin - biscuits - pancakes and waffles are examples of:






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






38. Another name for hero sandwiches






39. The Italian version of a pressed sandwich






40. To combine two foods together until smooth and creamy






41. Examples of spreads for sandwiches






42. How long should scrambled eggs be cooked?






43. 1 cup is equal to:






44. The term 'al dente' refers to






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






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






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






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






49. 16 oz is equal to:






50. 3 tsp is equal to: