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Introduction To Culinary Arts

Subject : cooking
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A sandwich made from a rolled pizza crust and fillings and baked is called what:






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






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






4. For best results when using fresh pastas






5. To combine two foods together until smooth and creamy






6. How long should scrambled eggs be cooked?






7. What are the 3 grades of eggs?






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






9. 1 gallon is equal to:






10. The Italian version of a pressed sandwich






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






12. The main attraction of the sandwich






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






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






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






16. 1 cup is equal to:






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






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






19. When should you flip pancakes during cooking?






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






21. Another name for hero sandwiches






22. 1 quart is equal to:






23. Which color eggs are the most nutritional?






24. The best place to store eggs






25. Examples of spreads for sandwiches






26. The chemical name for table salt is;






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






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






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






30. Is one of the five tastes






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






32. Name 4 Moist heat cooking methods






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






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






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






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






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






38. What are 4 basic types of salt?






39. A baked egg dish is called this:






40. 3 tsp is equal to:






41. Examples of thickeners used in baking can include:






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






43. 1 pint is equal to :






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






45. The Cuban version a pressed sandwich






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






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






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






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






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