Which of these terms means to cook food in its own juices with a small amount of fat over low heat, just until softened?
Sweating
Blanching
Simmering
Stewing
What's the difference between a convection oven and a conventional oven?
A convection oven uses a fan.
A convection oven uses radioactivity.
A convection oven lacks the broiler setting.
When it comes to Italian pasta and sauces:
Long pastas are best with cream sauces or olive oil
The redder the sauce, the longer the pasta should be
This does not matter. It's all good!
Which type of wood should you NOT use for smoking foods on an outdoor grill?
Softwoods
Fruitwoods
Hardwoods
What is the name of this herb?
Rosemary
Thyme
Bay Leaves
What salad dressing gets its name from a region that's popular among outdoors enthusiasts?
Ranch
Thousand Island
Green goddess
A basic pesto sauce consists of basil, Parmesan, olive oil, salt and:
Tomato paste
Pine nuts
Pepper
A bread recipe calls for instant yeast and you have a packet of rapid rise yeast. Can you use it?
Yes, it's the same
No way!
Can you name the cooking process wherein the food substance, usually a vegetable or fruit, is plunged into boiling water, removed after a brief, timed interval, and finally plunged into iced water or placed under cold running water (shocking or refreshing) to halt the cooking process?
Blanching
Searing
Boiling
What's the hand test used for in grilling?
It's used to test the doneness of meat.
It's a method of determining the difference between chicken and burgers when cooking in the dark.
It determines the heat of coals.
What is the soft-ball stage of syrup?
The syrup can be rolled into a ball that gives some resistance when pressed.
The syrup can be rolled into a ball and flattens easily when pressed.
The syrup can be rolled into a ball and does not flatten when pressed.
Which of the following should you avoid marinating overnight?
What is a quick fix if your rice is too wet?
Uncover the pot.
Turn up the heat.
Stir the rice.
What degree is required to smoke meat?
350-400 degrees Fahrenheit (177-204 degrees Celsius)
150-200 degrees Fahrenheit (66-93 degrees Celsius)
250-300 degrees Fahrenheit (121-149 degrees Celsius)
Which of the following is a suitable substitute for oil in some bread recipes?
Milk
Applesauce
Margarine
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10 Comments
I got 9 out of 16!
I got 10 out of 16!
Great job! You pass with flying colors. You are a master in the world of cooking! You were able to identify cooking details that only people in the culinary industry can. I am guessing that you are a chef! If not, you should open your own restaurant real soon!
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10/16 not that good don’t cook anymore, used to when younger but mobility issues hinder me.
You got 6 out of 16!
This quiz was a serious challenge. Though you didn’t quite master your cooking knowledge, you made a good attempt! The majority of people aren’t able to pass this quiz on their first attempt. There were some difficult questions that could even test the knowledge of some chefs. Donโt be defeated, try again!
This is BASIC???!!???
13/16
10/16
6/16 not that good at cooking
9/16 Not a cook
15/16. Many of these could be correctly answered by eliminating the incorrect answers.