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Using Recipes: Ch. 23 Food For Today

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A recipe is a set of directions for making a food or beverage.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Most recipes do not describe container sizes and types, because experienced cooks know which ones to use.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The metric system is the system of measurement in the United States.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Volume measures the heaviness of an ingredient.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Recipes for baked goods can usually be doubled.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Your cooking skills and budget are two factors to consider before trying a recipe.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

A dash or a pinch is equivalent to one tablespoon.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Volume is a more exact measurement than weight.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Measuring spoons are used to measure both dry and liquid ingredients.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

When doubling a baked recipe you could use larger equipment

or to simplify. make two products according to the recipe.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Only divide a baked recipe in half when each ingredient can be cut in half exactly.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Substituting ingredients will not change the recipe in any way.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

What is the difference in volume between a cup of popcorn and a cup of brown rice?

a)

[A] there is no difference

b)

[B] the brown rice has greater volume

c)

[C] the popcorn has greater volume

d)

[D] the popcorn has less volume

14.

What information is not essential to have in a recipe?

a)

[A] container size and type

b)

[B] nutrition information

c)

[C] ingredients

d)

[D] yield

15.

Which types of measurements are commonly used in recipes?

a)

[A] temperature

b)

[B] dimensions of equipment

c)

[C] weight

d)

[D] all of the above

16.

Which is a reason to change a recipe?

a)

[A] to be creative and try something new

b)

[B] to substitute ingredients for health reasons

c)

[C] to increase the yield

d)

[D] all of the above

17.

What aspects of a recipe may change when you substitute ingredients?

a)

[A] appearance

b)

[B] nutritional value

c)

[C] taste

d)

[D] all of the above

18.

What should you do if you plan to use a recipe for a special occasion?

a)

[A] wait to solve possible problems until the day of the event

b)

[B] try it ahead of time

c)

[C] make copies of the recipe for your guests

d)

[D] all of the above

19.

Which item works well as a measuring tool?

a)

[A] juice glass

b)

[B] soup spoon

c)

[C] measuring spoon

d)

[D] coffee mug

20.

Which is not a step for measuring liquids?

a)

[A] pour the liquid into the liquid measuring cup

b)

[B] hold the measuring cup over the mixing bowl while pouring

c)

[C] bend down to check the measurement at eye level

d)

[D] none of the above

21.

When do you need to use measuring spoons instead of cups?

a)

[A] to measure dry ingredients in amounts smaller than ¼ cup

b)

[B] to measure dry ingredients in amounts smaller than ½ cup

c)

[D] to measure dry ingredients in amounts smaller than 1/3 cup

22.

1 tablespoon equals __?__ teaspoon(s)

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

23.

1 stick of butter equals __?__ cup(s).

a)

1/2

b)

1

c)

2

d)

1/4

24.

1 cup equals __?__ ounce(s)

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

25.

1 quart equals __?__ cup(s).

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

8

26.

1 ounce equals __?__ tablespoon(s).

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

27.

4 quarts equals __?__ gallon(s).

a)

1/2

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

28.

2 pints equals __?__ ounce(s).

a)

8

b)

16

c)

24

d)

32

29.

1 pound equals __?__ ounce(s).

a)

4

b)

8

c)

12

d)

16

30.

A dash equals less than __?___ tsp.

a)

1/4

b)

1/8

c)

1/16

d)

1/32