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Introduction To Culinary Arts

Subject : cooking
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Parsley is an example of an herb or a spice?






2. The man credited with inventing the sandwich






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. The best place to store eggs






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






11. 1 cup is equal to:






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






13. 1 gallon is equal to:






14. The main attraction of the sandwich






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






16. Is one of the five tastes






17. 1 quart is equal to:






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






19. The Cuban version a pressed sandwich






20. The term 'al dente' refers to






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






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






23. Examples of thickeners used in baking can include:






24. What are the 3 grades of eggs?






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






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






27. For best results when using fresh pastas






28. To combine two foods together until smooth and creamy






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






30. Another name for hero sandwiches






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






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






33. Another name for a finger sandwich






34. When should you flip pancakes during cooking?






35. 3 tsp is equal to:






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






37. Examples of spreads for sandwiches






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






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






40. Which color eggs are the most nutritional?






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






42. How long should scrambled eggs be cooked?






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






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






45. A type of salt produced by evaporating seawater






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






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






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






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






50. Decorative - edible accompaniment for sandwiches on plates