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Introduction To Culinary Arts

Subject : cooking
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What type of egg is cooked in simmering water?






2. How long should scrambled eggs be cooked?






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






4. The man credited with inventing the sandwich






5. Is one of the five tastes






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






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






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






9. What are the 3 grades of eggs?






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






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






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






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






14. 1 gallon is equal to:






15. To combine two foods together until smooth and creamy






16. Decorative - edible accompaniment for sandwiches on plates






17. The chemical name for table salt is;






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






19. 1 pint is equal to :






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






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






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






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






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






25. Name 4 Moist heat cooking methods






26. Another name for a finger sandwich






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






28. Examples of spreads for sandwiches






29. Another name for a french pancake






30. The main attraction of the sandwich






31. 1 pound is equal to:






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






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






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






35. 3 tsp is equal to:






36. Examples of thickeners used in baking can include:






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






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






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






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






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






42. The Italian version of a pressed sandwich






43. 16 oz is equal to:






44. 1 quart is equal to:






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






46. A baked egg dish is called this:






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






48. When should you flip pancakes during cooking?






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






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