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Introduction To Culinary Arts

Subject : cooking
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. To cook in a liquid where bubbles rise and break at the surface is called:






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






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






4. Examples of spreads for sandwiches






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






6. What are the 3 grades of eggs?






7. 1 pound is equal to:






8. Is one of the five tastes






9. The Italian version of a pressed sandwich






10. 1 cup is equal to:






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






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






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






14. The main attraction of the sandwich






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






16. Examples of thickeners used in baking can include:






17. Another name for a finger sandwich






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






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






20. 1 gallon is equal to:






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






22. A baked egg dish is called this:






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. When should you flip pancakes during cooking?






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






33. Another name for hero sandwiches






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. To combine two foods together until smooth and creamy






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






42. Which color eggs are the most nutritional?






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






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






45. What is the smallest grade of egg?






46. 1 quart is equal to:






47. The term 'al dente' refers to






48. The Cuban version a pressed sandwich






49. 1 pint is equal to :






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