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Cooking Terms

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

To set the oven to cooking temperature in advance so that is has time to reach the desired temperature y the start of cooking

a)

Bake

b)

Preheat

c)

Roast

d)

Stire

2.

To cook in an oven or oven type appliance in a covered or uncovered pan

a)

Roast

b)

BBQ

c)

Bake

d)

Broil

3.

To mix with an over-and-over motion using a spoon or electric beater

a)

Mix

b)

Stir

c)

Toss

d)

Beat

4.

To combine 2 or more ingredients,usually by stirring

a)

Sift

b)

Mix

c)

Beat

d)

Combine

5.

To mix with a circular motion of a spoon or other utensil

a)

Dilute

b)

Mash

c)

Stir

d)

Combine

6.

To work dough with your hands by folding, pulling, pressing and turning until gluten is formed

a)

Cream

b)

Knead

c)

Stir

d)

Mix

7.

to lessen the strength, thickness or flavor. Usually done by adding some type of liquid

a)

Dilute

b)

Mix

c)

Stir

d)

Knead

8.

To beat sugar and fat together until fluffy

a)

Mix

b)

Combine

c)

Cut In

d)

Cream

9.

To prepare food by adding heat in any form.

a)

Cook

b)

Fry

c)

Broil

d)

Sear

10.

To cut fat into flour with a pastry blender or two knives until it is distributed into small particles in the mixture

a)

Cream

b)

Cut In

c)

Fold

d)

Whip

11.

To combine thoroughly ( parts are indistinguishable from one another) two or more ingredients.

a)

Mix

b)

Sift

c)

Blend

d)

Combine

12.

To add salt, pepper or other substances to food to enhance the flavor

a)

Enhance

b)

Stir

c)

Season

d)

Whip

13.

To remove or strip off the skin or rind of some fruits and vegetables

a)

Peel

b)

Zest

c)

Chop

d)

Dice

14.

To cut or chop food as finely as possible. Usually done with garlic

a)

Grate

b)

Mince

c)

Chop

d)

Dice

15.

To cut into very small cubes

a)

Chop

b)

Mince

c)

Dice

d)

Mash

16.

To cut into small pieces.

a)

Dice

b)

Peel

c)

Mince

d)

Chop

17.

To rub food such as cheese against a grater to get small fine particles

a)

Zest

b)

Grate

c)

Dice

d)

Mash

18.

To nix ingredients lightly so you don't crush them. Like in salad.

a)

Toss

b)

Slice

c)

Mash

d)

Dilute

19.

to cook in liquid, usually water, in which bubbles rise constantly and break on the surface

a)

Bake

b)

Boil

c)

Steam

d)

Scald

20.

To mix ingredients gently by turning one part over into another with a spatula

a)

Mix

b)

Combine

c)

Fold-In

d)

Knead

21.

to beat rapidly to incorporate air and increase the volume . applied to cream and eggs.

a)

Stir

b)

Whip

c)

Flour

d)

Fold-In

22.

To add an interesting and completely edible item to a plate to make it look more attractive

a)

Dress Up

b)

Garnish

c)

Chiffonade

d)

Grate

23.

To bake,dry, or toast a food until the surface is brown

a)

Grill

b)

Dye

c)

Brown

d)

Broil

24.

To cook under direct heat or over coals

a)

Bake

b)

Baste

c)

Broil

d)

Boil

25.

To roast meat slowly on a spit rack or rack over heat, basting frequently with a seasoned sauce.

a)

Boil

b)

Drizzle

c)

BBQ

d)

Marinate

26.

TO cook uncovered in a small amount of fat

a)

Sear

b)

Saute

c)

BBQ

d)

Fry

27.

To cook below the boiling point. Bubbles form slowly and break near the surface

a)

Boil

b)

Steam

c)

Sear

d)

Saute

28.

To sprinkle or coat with a powdered substance. usually crumbs or seasoning

a)

Flour

b)

Sprinkle

c)

Season

d)

Score

29.

to spread a liquid, usually butter or egg onto a surface using a brush

a)

Baste

b)

Brush

c)

Smear

d)

Flute

30.

to cook by the vapor produced when water is heated to the boiling point.

a)

Sear

b)

Steam

c)

Saute

d)

Fry