Culinary Essentials for Aspiring Chefs

What is the proper way to hold a chef's knife?

• By the handle with all fingers wrapped around it

• By the handle with the index finger extended along the back of the blade

• By gripping the base of the blade between the thumb and the index finger

• By the tip of the blade with the rest of the hand on the handle

Which knife is best suited for slicing bread?

• Chef's knife

• Paring knife

• Bread knife

• Boning knife

What is the cooking technique that involves submerging food in boiling water for a short time and then plunging it into ice water?

• Blanching

• Braising

• Steaming

• Poaching

Which of the following is a dry-heat cooking method?

• Boiling

• Steaming

• Grilling

• Poaching

What is the purpose of a serrated edge on a knife?

• To make it easier to chop vegetables

• To cut through bone

• To slice through soft foods without crushing them

• To peel fruits and vegetables

Which spatula is best used for flipping pancakes?

• Fish spatula

• Offset spatula

• Rubber spatula

• Slotted turner

What is the term for cooking in a pan using a small amount of fat over relatively high heat?

• Sautéing

• Simmering

• Poaching

• Braising

Which type of pan is typically used to cook sauces and soups due to its high sides and rounded base?

• Frying pan

• Saucepan

• Wok

• Sauté pan

What is the term for the technique of cooking food uncovered in an oven to produce a well-browned exterior?

• Baking

• Roasting

• Broiling

• Grilling

Which knife is designed specifically for removing the skin and bones of poultry?

• Chef's knife

• Paring knife

• Fillet knife

• Boning knife