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Introduction To Culinary Arts

Subject : cooking
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 3 tsp is equal to:






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






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






4. 1 pound is equal to:






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






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






7. The best place to store eggs






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






9. To combine two foods together until smooth and creamy






10. For best results when using fresh pastas






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






12. 16 oz is equal to:






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






14. When should you flip pancakes during cooking?






15. Which color eggs are the most nutritional?






16. A type of salt produced by evaporating seawater






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






18. Examples of spreads for sandwiches






19. 1 cup is equal to:






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Another name for a finger sandwich






28. Another name for hero sandwiches






29. A baked egg dish is called this:






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






31. The Italian version of a pressed sandwich






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






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






34. How long should scrambled eggs be cooked?






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






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






37. Name 4 Moist heat cooking methods






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






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






40. What are the 3 grades of eggs?






41. The chemical name for table salt is;






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






43. Examples of thickeners used in baking can include:






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






45. 1 quart is equal to:






46. The Cuban version a pressed sandwich






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






48. The main attraction of the sandwich






49. What are 4 basic types of salt?






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