Culinary terms for beginners

What is a "mandoline"?

• A mandoline is a cooking technique.
• A mandoline is a type of pasta.
• A mandoline is a musical instrument.
• A mandoline is a kitchen tool for slicing food.

What is a "chinois"?

• A type of cheese.
• A cooking technique involving frying.
• A conical strainer used in cooking.
• A traditional French dessert.

What is a "bain-marie"?

• A bain-marie is a type of dessert.
• A bain-marie is a cooking technique involving frying.
• A bain-marie is a water bath used in cooking.
• A bain-marie is a type of kitchen appliance.

What is a "cocotte"?

• A traditional French soup.
• A cooking technique involving boiling.
• A small, oven-safe dish used for cooking and serving individual portions.
• A type of French pastry.

What does "rôtisserie" refer to in the kitchen?

• A type of kitchen appliance for frying
• A method of baking bread
• A style of serving cold dishes
• A method of roasting meat on a spit.

What is a "tamis" used for?

• A tamis is used for straining or sifting food.
• A tamis is used for boiling pasta.
• A tamis is used for baking bread.
• A tamis is used for grilling vegetables.

What is a "salamandre"?

• A pan for frying food

• A tool for chopping herbs

• A small broiler for finishing dishes

• A tool for baking bread

What is the purpose of "creaming" in cooking?

• To preserve food for longer periods.
• To add flavor to baked goods.
• The purpose of creaming in cooking is to incorporate air into a mixture of butter and sugar for a lighter texture.

• To thicken sauces and soups.

What is a "whisk" used for in the kitchen?

• A whisk is used for blending and whipping ingredients.
• A whisk is used for frying eggs.
• A whisk is used for baking bread.
• A whisk is used for cutting vegetables.

What is a "saucepan"?

• A saucepan is a type of frying pan.
• A saucepan is a large bowl used for mixing ingredients.
• A saucepan is a kitchen appliance for baking.
• A saucepan is a cooking pot with a handle, used for heating and cooking.