Can You Pass a Basic Cooking Test? 👨‍🍳

Which of these terms means to cook food in its own juices with a small amount of fat over low heat, just until softened?

• Stewing

• Sweating

• Simmering

• Blanching

What's the difference between a convection oven and a conventional oven?

• A convection oven uses radioactivity.

• A convection oven uses a fan.

• 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

• This does not matter. It's all good!

• The redder the sauce, the longer the pasta should be

Which type of wood should you NOT use for smoking foods on an outdoor grill?

• Hardwoods

• Fruitwoods

• Softwoods

What is the name of this herb?

• Bay Leaves

• Rosemary

• Thyme

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:

• Pine nuts

• Tomato paste

• 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?

• Searing

• Blanching

• Boiling

What's the hand test used for in grilling?

• It's used to test the doneness of meat.

• It determines the heat of coals.

• It's a method of determining the difference between chicken and burgers when cooking in the dark.

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.

What is a quick fix if your rice is too wet?

• Uncover the pot.

• Stir the rice.

• Turn up the heat.

What degree is required to smoke meat?

• 250-300 degrees Fahrenheit (121-149 degrees Celsius)

• 350-400 degrees Fahrenheit (177-204 degrees Celsius)

• 150-200 degrees Fahrenheit (66-93 degrees Celsius)

Which of the following is a suitable substitute for oil in some bread recipes?

• Margarine

• Applesauce

• Milk

What is poaching?

• Cooking by slow simmering in liquid

• Cooking by deep frying in oil

• Cooking by slow simmering in oil