Cooking Quiz

What is the definition of cooking?

• The process of preparing raw ingredients

• The application of heat to food

• The act of mixing different ingredients together

• The method of preserving food for long-term storage

Which of the following is NOT a way heat travels to food during cooking?

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Evaporation

What happens to protein in food when it is cooked?

• It melts

• It evaporates

• It caramelizes

• It toughens

Which cooking method involves cooking food in water that is hot but not bubbling?

• Boiling

• Steaming

• Poaching

• Simmering

What is the primary characteristic of dry heat cooking methods?

• They always require oil

• No moisture is added

• They only work for vegetables

• They always use direct heat

Which of the following is an example of a moist heat cooking method?

• Grilling

• Roasting

• Sautéing

• Steaming

What is the purpose of barding in cooking?

• To add flavor to vegetables

• To tenderize tough cuts of meat

• To wrap lean meat with strips of fat

• To create a crispy exterior on food

At what temperature is deep frying typically done?

• 250°F

• 350°F

• 450°F

• 550°F

Which cooking method is best for tenderizing tough cuts of meat?

• Grilling

• Frying

• Braising

• Poaching

What does the term "reduce" mean in cooking?

• To cut ingredients into smaller pieces

• To simmer a liquid so some of it evaporates

• To lower the cooking temperature

• To remove excess fat from a dish