Understanding Recipes Quiz

What does the term 'sauté' mean in cooking terminology?

• To steam food in a covered pot over medium heat

• To boil food in a large amount of water

• To bake food slowly in the oven at low heat

• To cook food quickly in a small amount of oil or fat over high heat, while stirring constantly.

When a recipe calls for 'fold in the ingredients', what does it mean?

• Use an electric mixer to combine the ingredients

• Gently combine the ingredients by using a spatula or spoon in a folding motion

• Pour the ingredients into the bowl without stirring

• Mix the ingredients vigorously with a whisk

What is the purpose of a whisk in the kitchen?

• To mix ingredients together and incorporate air into a mixture.

• To play music

• To write on paper

• To water plants

When a recipe calls for 'simmering', what should you do?

• Heat the liquid at a high temperature

• Heat the liquid to just below boiling and let it cook at a low temperature.

• Boil the liquid rapidly

• Remove the liquid from heat immediately

What does the term 'blanch' mean in cooking terminology?

• Cooking food in a microwave for a short period of time

• Sprinkling salt on food before cooking

• Briefly immersing food in boiling water, then placing it in ice water to stop the cooking process

• Adding a small amount of water to a dish while cooking

When a recipe calls for 'zesting', what should you do?

• Microwave the fruit for 30 seconds

• Squeeze the juice out of the fruit

• Grate the outer peel of a citrus fruit

• Chop the fruit into small pieces

What is the purpose of a colander in the kitchen?

• To water plants

• To store fruits and vegetables

• To cook pasta

• To drain liquids from food

When a recipe calls for 'kneading', what should you do?

• Bake the dough immediately

• Let the dough sit without touching it

• Add more liquid to the dough

• Work the dough with your hands

What does the term 'braise' mean in cooking terminology?

• To cook food by lightly browning in fat, then simmering in a covered pot with a small amount of liquid

• To cook food by boiling in a large amount of liquid

• To cook food by freezing and then thawing

• To cook food by grilling over an open flame

When a recipe calls for 'dicing', what should you do?

• Leave the ingredients whole and uncut.

• Cut the ingredients into small, uniform cubes.

• Blend the ingredients into a smooth paste.

• Shred the ingredients into long, thin strips.