Autumn Cooking and Nutrition Quiz

Which of the following vegetables is typically in season in Great Britain during autumn?

• Asparagus

• Brussels sprouts

• Strawberries

• Courgettes

Which of these is a key principle of the Eatwell Guide?

• Eat mostly red meat

• Base meals on starchy carbohydrates

• Avoid all dairy products

• Only eat fruit as a dessert

Which meal is generally better suited for batch cooking?

• Grilled steak

• Vegetable curry

• Poached eggs

• Toasted sandwiches

If you have leftover roast chicken, which of the following meals could you make?

• Chicken risotto

• Fish pie

• Beef stew

• Lamb tagine

Which of these is NOT a way to reduce the cost of a two-course meal?

• Using seasonal vegetables

• Buying pre-prepared meals

• Cooking in bulk

• Using leftovers creatively

Which of the following is a good flavour combination for a two-course meal?

• Tomato soup and chocolate cake

• Lemon tart and spicy curry

• Garlic bread and apple crumble

• Prawn cocktail and roast beef

What is the metric equivalent of 8 oz of flour?

• 100 grams

• 225 grams

• 500 grams

• 50 grams

Which of the following is a way to make a traditional recipe healthier?

• Use more salt

• Replace double cream with low-fat yoghurt

• Add more sugar

• Use only white flour

Which of these is an example of a macronutrient?

• Vitamin C

• Protein

• Iron

• Zinc

What is a good timing plan for cooking a Sunday roast?

• Cook everything at the same time

• Start with the meat, then add vegetables and potatoes later

• Cook dessert first, then the main course

• Boil everything together