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Introduction To Culinary Arts

Subject : cooking
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The pepper that comes from ripe pepper berries after they have been dried and the husk has been removed






2. What are 4 basic types of salt?






3. Examples of spreads for sandwiches






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






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






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






7. The Cuban version a pressed sandwich






8. Is one of the five tastes






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






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






11. The Italian version of a pressed sandwich






12. Another name for a finger sandwich






13. The best time to pasta to the water is when:






14. What are the 3 grades of eggs?






15. Another name for a french pancake






16. 16 oz is equal to:






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






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






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






20. A type of salt produced by evaporating seawater






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






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






23. To combine two foods together until smooth and creamy






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






25. 3 tsp is equal to:






26. 1 gallon is equal to:






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






28. 1 quart is equal to:






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






30. Another name for hero sandwiches






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






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






33. Decorative - edible accompaniment for sandwiches on plates






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. A baked egg dish is called this:






41. What is the smallest grade of egg?






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






43. 1 pint is equal to :






44. Examples of thickeners used in baking can include:






45. Which color eggs are the most nutritional?






46. When should you flip pancakes during cooking?






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






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






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






50. How long should scrambled eggs be cooked?