Cooking Verbs Quiz

What does the verb 'boil' mean?

• To cook in hot oil

• To cook in hot water or other liquid that is bubbling

• To cook food over direct heat

• To crush food into a soft, smooth paste

Which of the following is an example of a cooking verb?

• Simmer

• Delicious

• Recipe

• Ingredient

What is the meaning of 'grill'?

• To cook food in an oven

• To cook food over direct heat

• To cook gently in a liquid

• To cut into small pieces

What does 'simmer' mean?

• To cook gently in a liquid just below boiling

• To shred food into small pieces

• To cook in hot oil

• To cook using dry heat in an oven

Which verb means to combine ingredients together?

• Chop

• Mix

• Slice

• Grate

What is the purpose of learning cooking verbs?

• To improve math skills

• To understand cooking instructions

• To learn about food history

• To memorize recipes

What does 'peel' mean in cooking?

• To crush food into a soft paste

• To cook food over direct heat

• To remove the skin from fruits or vegetables

• To cut into thin, flat pieces

Which of the following is NOT a cooking verb?

• Bake

• Fry

• Roast

• Delicious

What does 'season' mean?

• To cut into small pieces

• To apply a layer of food onto another item

• To add salt, pepper, or spices to enhance flavor

• To cook food in hot water

If a recipe says to 'grate' the cheese, what should you do?

• Cut it into small pieces

• Mix it with other ingredients

• Shred it into small pieces using a grater

• Cook it in hot oil