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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. The way a food feels when we bite into - touch it or cut it






3. What are the 3 grades of eggs?






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






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






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






7. 1 pound is equal to:






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






9. A type of salt produced by evaporating seawater






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






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






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






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






14. Another name for hero sandwiches






15. 16 oz is equal to:






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






17. The man credited with inventing the sandwich






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






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






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






21. Another name for a finger sandwich






22. The Cuban version a pressed sandwich






23. Another name for a french pancake






24. Examples of thickeners used in baking can include:






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






26. The term 'al dente' refers to






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






28. Is one of the five tastes






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






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






31. The main attraction of the sandwich






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






33. Examples of spreads for sandwiches






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






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






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






37. The chemical name for table salt is;






38. 1 gallon is equal to:






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






40. 1 pint is equal to :






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






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






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






44. Which color eggs are the most nutritional?






45. 1 quart is equal to:






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






47. For best results when using fresh pastas






48. Decorative - edible accompaniment for sandwiches on plates






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






50. What is the smallest grade of egg?






Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?



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