Kitchen Terms

The term ____ means cooking pasta until it's perfectly firm.

What does "Blanch" mean

• To cook food with dry heat in an oven.

• To place vegetables/fruits into boiling water for a bit, then placed into an ice bath.

• To cook food by first browning then by simmering in a small amount of liquid in a covered pan.

• Process of exposing meat to salt before cooking.

To reduce means to thicken a liquid or sauce by boiling it in order to concentrate the flavor.

• True

• False

Order the following cuts from smallest to largest: Dice, Cube, Mince, Chop

In which dish could you skim?

• A stew or soup

• A salad

• Any type of meat cut

• Rice or another type of grain

To __ is to beat food with a whisk or mixer to incorporate air and increase volume.

Which is the french term for having all your ingredients measured, prepared, and organized before you start cooking?

• A la meuniere

• Mise en place

• En croute

• Cartouche

Draw a fruit which needs to be pitted before serving

To cook food quickly in a small amount of oil or fat in a skillet:

• Saute

• Simmer

• Broil

• Roast

Using your hands to mix dough is called: