Cooking Techniques Quiz

What does the term "dice" mean in cooking?

• To cut food into long, thin strips

• To cut food into small cubes of even size and shape

• To cut or chop food into extremely small pieces

• To cut food into pieces with a knife, chopper, or kitchen scissors

What is the method called when you rub food on a grater to separate it into bits or shreds?

• Slice

• Shred

• Grate

• Mince

If you need to cut or tear food into small, narrow pieces, which cutting method should you use?

• Dice

• Chop

• Shred

• Slice

Which term is used for cutting food into extremely small pieces?

• Grate

• Shred

• Dice

• Mince

What does "slice" mean in the context of cooking?

• To cut food into long, thin strips

• To cut food into small cubes of even size and shape

• To cut or chop food into extremely small pieces

• To cut food (vegetables, meats, etc.) crosswise into pieces

What does it mean to "cream" ingredients when mixing?

• To combine ingredients, usually by stirring

• To beat with a spoon, whisk or electric mixer until mixture is soft and fluffy

• To work and press dough with the palms of your hands

• To mix butter or shortening with dry ingredients using a pastry blender, knife or fork

What does it mean to "cream" ingredients when mixing?

• To combine ingredients, usually by stirring

• To beat with a spoon, whisk or electric mixer until mixture is soft and fluffy

• To work and press dough with the palms of your hands

• To mix butter or shortening with dry ingredients using a pastry blender, knife or fork

What is the method called when you "cut in" ingredients while baking?

• To mix two or more ingredients until smooth and even

• To beat rapidly with an electric mixer or whisk to add air to ingredients

• To mix butter or shortening with dry ingredients using a pastry blender, knife or fork

• To lightly mix ingredients

If you are asked to "knead" dough, what are you supposed to do?

• To beat ingredients until smooth

• To mix ingredients with a circular motion until well blended

• To work and press dough with the palms of your hands

• To lightly mix ingredients

What does "whip" mean in cooking?

• To stir ingredients until they are thoroughly combined

• To mix ingredients by tossing them lightly

• To beat ingredients until they are creamy

• To beat rapidly with an electric mixer or whisk to add air to ingredients until the mixture gets firm and forms peaks