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Introduction To Culinary Arts

Subject : cooking
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Another name for hero sandwiches






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






3. Examples of spreads for sandwiches






4. 1 quart is equal to:






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






6. The chemical name for table salt is;






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






8. 16 oz is equal to:






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






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






11. A type of salt produced by evaporating seawater






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






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






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






15. A baked egg dish is called this:






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






17. Decorative - edible accompaniment for sandwiches on plates






18. Name 4 Moist heat cooking methods






19. Examples of thickeners used in baking can include:






20. The term 'al dente' refers to






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






22. When should you flip pancakes during cooking?






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Is one of the five tastes






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






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






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






33. 1 pound is equal to:






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






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






36. Another name for a finger sandwich






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






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






39. Another name for a french pancake






40. What are 4 basic types of salt?






41. What is the smallest grade of egg?






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






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






44. The best place to store eggs






45. 3 tsp is equal to:






46. The Italian version of a pressed sandwich






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






48. The Cuban version a pressed sandwich






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






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