How to Read a Recipe

Read the sentence and choose the correct answer. I don’t need a ............. to cook this. I can remember what to do.

• smoothie

• recipe

• portion

Read the sentence and choose the correct answer.

I went to a supermarket to buy ......................... for a curry.

• additives

• calories

• ingredients

What is the first step you should take when reading a recipe?

• Gather all ingredients

• Read through the entire recipe

• Preheat the oven

• Start cooking immediately

Which word best describes the action of 'simmering' in a recipe?

• Boiling

• Frying

• Steaming

• Cooking gently

In the sentence 'Chop the onions finely,' what part of speech is the word 'finely'?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Adverb

• Verb

What does the term 'al dente' mean when cooking pasta?

• Overcooked

• Undercooked

• Firm to the bite

• Soft and mushy

Which of the following is a synonym for 'recipe'?

• Formula

• Ingredient

• Cookbook

• Dish

What is the purpose of a 'prep time' in a recipe?

• To indicate cooking time

• To show how long it takes to prepare ingredients

• To suggest serving time

• To estimate total time

In the instruction 'Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown,' what does 'until golden brown' suggest?

• Exact time

• Visual cue

• Temperature

• Ingredient

What is the meaning of 'whisk' in cooking terms?

• To chop finely

• To mix with a rapid movement

• To bake slowly

• To fry lightly