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Introduction To Culinary Arts

Subject : cooking
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Not a salt but contains salt like qualities with a protein like flavor






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Another name for hero sandwiches






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






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






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






12. Examples of spreads for sandwiches






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






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






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






16. Another name for a french pancake






17. A type of salt produced by evaporating seawater






18. The Cuban version a pressed sandwich






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






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






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






22. Examples of thickeners used in baking can include:






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






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






25. 3 tsp is equal to:






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






27. To combine two foods together until smooth and creamy






28. 1 quart is equal to:






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






30. 1 pint is equal to :






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






32. 1 pound is equal to:






33. The man credited with inventing the sandwich






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






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






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






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






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






39. The main attraction of the sandwich






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






41. Is one of the five tastes






42. What are the 3 grades of eggs?






43. For best results when using fresh pastas






44. The chemical name for table salt is;






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






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






47. 1 cup is equal to:






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






49. The Italian version of a pressed sandwich






50. How long should scrambled eggs be cooked?