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Introduction To Culinary Arts

Subject : cooking
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Parsley is an example of an herb or a spice?






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






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






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






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






6. The Italian version of a pressed sandwich






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






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






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






10. Another name for a finger sandwich






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






12. Examples of spreads for sandwiches






13. How long should scrambled eggs be cooked?






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






15. 1 pint is equal to :






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






17. What is the smallest grade of egg?






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






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






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






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






22. Is one of the five tastes






23. The best place to store eggs






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






25. What are 4 basic types of salt?






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






27. 1 quart is equal to:






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






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






30. A baked egg dish is called this:






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






32. Decorative - edible accompaniment for sandwiches on plates






33. 3 tsp is equal to:






34. The man credited with inventing the sandwich






35. What are the 3 grades of eggs?






36. Another name for a french pancake






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






38. The main attraction of the sandwich






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






40. 1 cup is equal to:






41. Which color eggs are the most nutritional?






42. The Cuban version a pressed sandwich






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






44. 16 oz is equal to:






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






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






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






48. To combine two foods together until smooth and creamy






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






50. Another name for hero sandwiches