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Introduction To Culinary Arts

Subject : cooking
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Po'boys came from which state and famous city






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






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






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






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






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






7. How long should scrambled eggs be cooked?






8. When should you flip pancakes during cooking?






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






10. The chemical name for table salt is;






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






12. Examples of spreads for sandwiches






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






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






15. What is the smallest grade of egg?






16. A baked egg dish is called this:






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






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






19. 1 quart is equal to:






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






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






22. The man credited with inventing the sandwich






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






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






25. To combine two foods together until smooth and creamy






26. Is one of the five tastes






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






28. Decorative - edible accompaniment for sandwiches on plates






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






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






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






32. Another name for a finger sandwich






33. Which color eggs are the most nutritional?






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






35. The best place to store eggs






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






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






38. Name 4 Moist heat cooking methods






39. Examples of thickeners used in baking can include:






40. 3 tsp is equal to:






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






42. What are the 3 grades of eggs?






43. What are 4 basic types of salt?






44. 16 oz is equal to:






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






46. The Cuban version a pressed sandwich






47. 1 pint is equal to :






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






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






50. The main attraction of the sandwich