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Introduction To Culinary Arts

Subject : cooking
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 1 pound is equal to:






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






3. 1 quart is equal to:






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






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






6. A type of salt produced by evaporating seawater






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






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






9. 16 oz is equal to:






10. To combine two foods together until smooth and creamy






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






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






13. What are 4 basic types of salt?






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






15. The man credited with inventing the sandwich






16. What is the smallest grade of egg?






17. When should you flip pancakes during cooking?






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






19. 1 pint is equal to :






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






21. How long should scrambled eggs be cooked?






22. 1 gallon is equal to:






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






24. Another name for hero sandwiches






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






26. Which color eggs are the most nutritional?






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






28. The Italian version of a pressed sandwich






29. The best place to store eggs






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






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






32. For best results when using fresh pastas






33. Another name for a french pancake






34. Another name for a finger sandwich






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






36. A baked egg dish is called this:






37. Examples of thickeners used in baking can include:






38. The Cuban version a pressed sandwich






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. 1 cup is equal to:






47. Name 4 Moist heat cooking methods






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






49. What are the 3 grades of eggs?






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