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Introduction To Culinary Arts

Subject : cooking
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A type of salt produced by evaporating seawater






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






3. Which color eggs are the most nutritional?






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






5. The man credited with inventing the sandwich






6. Examples of thickeners used in baking can include:






7. Another name for a french pancake






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






9. 1 pound is equal to:






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






11. 1 quart is equal to:






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






13. To combine two foods together until smooth and creamy






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






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






16. Is one of the five tastes






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






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






19. What are 4 basic types of salt?






20. Examples of spreads for sandwiches






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






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






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






24. For best results when using fresh pastas






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






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






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






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






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






30. The term 'al dente' refers to






31. The Italian version of a pressed sandwich






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






33. 3 tsp is equal to:






34. The chemical name for table salt is;






35. When should you flip pancakes during cooking?






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






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






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






39. The best place to store eggs






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






41. Another name for hero sandwiches






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






43. How long should scrambled eggs be cooked?






44. What are the 3 grades of eggs?






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






46. The Cuban version a pressed sandwich






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






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






49. 1 cup is equal to:






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