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Introduction To Culinary Arts

Subject : cooking
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1. Another name for a finger sandwich






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






3. 1 cup is equal to:






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






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






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






7. To combine two foods together until smooth and creamy






8. Is one of the five tastes






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






10. The Cuban version a pressed sandwich






11. 1 gallon is equal to:






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






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






14. Name 4 Moist heat cooking methods






15. 1 pound is equal to:






16. How long should scrambled eggs be cooked?






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






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






19. 16 oz is equal to:






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






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






22. The main attraction of the sandwich






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






24. Which color eggs are the most nutritional?






25. What are the 3 grades of eggs?






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






27. The man credited with inventing the sandwich






28. What is the smallest grade of egg?






29. A baked egg dish is called this:






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. When should you flip pancakes during cooking?






37. What are 4 basic types of salt?






38. The pepper that comes from the dried unripe berries of the pepper vine






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






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






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






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






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






44. Decorative - edible accompaniment for sandwiches on plates






45. 1 quart is equal to:






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






47. The chemical name for table salt is;






48. Examples of thickeners used in baking can include:






49. The best place to store eggs






50. Another name for a french pancake