How good a cook are you?

What is the principal ingredient of guacamole?

• tomato

• avocado

• onion

What is 'mascarpone'?

• an Italian cream cheese

• a kind of spice

• an Italian pasta dish

Which nuts are used in a Waldorf salad?

• pecan nuts

• walnuts

• peanuts

What happens when you add salt to boiling water?

• The water boils more quickly.

• The water boils at a higher temperature.

• The water boils at a lower temperature.

At what temperature should a refrigerator be set?

• No warmer than 4°C

• No warmer than 8°C

• No warmer than 12°C

What is the hottest part of a chili pepper?

• the stem

• the seeds

• the skin

How many teaspoons are in 1 tablespoon?

• 2

• 2.5

• 3

How can you fix an over-sweetened dish?

• add lemon juice or vinegar

• add water and flour

• add salt

When it comes to Italian pasta and sauce:

• longer pasta is best with red sauce

• flatter and longer pasta is best with cream sauce or olive oil

• it's all good!

A basic pesto sauce consists of basil, Parmesan, olive oil, salt and ...

• pepper

• tomato paste

• pine nuts