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Everyday Cooking FINAL

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is semolina?

a)

A type of pasta shape

b)

A type of flour ideal for making pasta

c)

A type of pasta machine

d)

A type of pasta dish

2.

What does 'al dente' mean?

a)

It means 'to the bite', the ideal way pasta should be cooked

b)

It means 'perfectly done' in Italian for pasta cooking

c)

It means having all of your ingredients and equipment in place before you get started

d)

It means 'overdone' in Italian, the pasta was cooked too long

3.

Which of the pastas listed is a stuffed pasta?

a)

Linguine

b)

Ravioli

c)

Elbow

d)

Orzo

4.

What is orzo pasta?

a)

A large shell shape

b)

A long skinny noodle

c)

A small pasta shaped like rice

d)

A thick, wide sheet of pasta

5.

What does rinsing off cooked pasta do to it?

a)

Makes it mushy

b)

Halts the cooking process and prevents sticking

c)

Keeps the starches from getting soft

d)

Allows us to make pasta salad

6.

Which pasta shape looks like a corkscrew?

a)

Farfalle

b)

Penne

c)

Fusilli

d)

Conchiglie

7.

Which pasta shape looks like a bow tie?

a)

Farfalle

b)

Conchiglie

c)

Rotini

d)

Ziti

8.

Which pasta shape looks like a large tube- big enough to add fillings?

a)

Conchiglie

b)

Farfalle

c)

Tortellini

d)

Manicotti

9.

Why is it important to cook meats ahead of time before adding them to stuffed pastas?

a)

So they a more firm and taste better

b)

To prevent the meat from being undercooked

c)

To allow the pasta to cook to al dente

d)

None of these

10.

Pasta comes in two forms. These are either....

a)

fresh or dry

b)

dry and wet

c)

dry and drier

d)

boxed and plastic covered

11.

Which flour is used to make pasta?

a)

Plain flour

b)

Self-raising flour

c)

Corn flour

d)

Strong wheat flour

12.

How long should you boil the pasta?

a)

5 min.

b)

10 min.

c)

20 min.

d)

According to package instructions

13.

How can you prevent pasta from sticking together while cooking?

a)

Cook with lid covered

b)

Use a little water

c)

Stir while cooking

d)

Use cold water

14.

The main ingredients in the home made pasta that you made is

a)

butter and flour

b)

flour and water

c)

salt and vinegar

d)

eggs and flour

15.

What should you add to the water when boiling the pasta?

a)

Sugar

b)

Salt

c)

Flour

d)

Oil

16.

This type of pasta is made of ingredients like corn and rice and used for people who have Celica disease.

a)

Enriched

b)

Whole Grain

c)

Whole Wheat

d)

Gluten Free

e)

Rice

17.

Dried pasta should be kept in a ....

a)

warm place

b)

cool, dark place

c)

in the refrigerator

d)

in the freezer

18.

A thinner pasta uses this type of sauce.

a)

Butter

b)

Tomato-based

c)

Alfredo

d)

Pesto

19.

Overcooked pasta created a chewy texture.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Which kitchen tool would you use to drain pasta?

a)

Mixing bowl

b)

Colander

c)

Slotted spoon

d)

Pot

21.

Fruits and vegetables are low in ___________.

a)

Fiber

b)

Fat (Calories)

c)

Antioxidants

d)

Nutrients

22.

Which of the following is not a good practice when buying fresh produce?

a)

Buy in Season to Save Money

b)

Always Buy in Bulk (Many Pieces) to Save Money

c)

Fruit Should be Heavy for size ensuring freshness

d)

Be Sure to Inspect Produce Before Purchasing

23.

Vegetables and fruits are harvested when __________ (full size) not ___________ (fully sweetened).

a)

ripe; mature

b)

mature; ripe

c)

neither are correct

24.

Why should you leave the skin on produce if possible?

a)

Encourages Enzymatic Browning

b)

Retains Nutrients

c)

Prevents Bacteria Growth

25.

Which cooking method best helps retain nutrients without adding extra fat?

a)

Frying

b)

Poaching

c)

Steaming

d)

Stewing

26.

Allowing produce to sit or be cooked in water that is later drained is an excellent way to prepare vegetables and maintain nutrients.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

To properly ripen fruits & vegetables you should place them in the refrigerator.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

All produce should be washed regardless of how you will prepare or cook them.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Vitamins A, C & E make up a group of vitamins called antioxidants that help prevent disease, such as cancer.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Produce is delicate and should be handled with care, including not washing until right before use. 

a)

True

b)

False

31.

To ripe produce more quickly, place in a brown paper bag at room temperature.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Wash produce right after purchasing so it is ready to eat whenever.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Store potatoes, onions, and sweet potatoes ________.

a)

in the fridge

b)

in a cool dark place

c)

in a warm lite place

34.

Fruits that are subject to enzymatic browning should be coated with some form of ascorbic acid.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

All produce can be prepared ahead of time.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Small juicy fruits with thin skins

a)

Berries

b)

Drupes

c)

Citrus

d)

Melons

e)

Tropical

37.

Outer skin covering a soft, fleshy fruit. Fruit surrounds a single hard stone (called a pit) which contains seeds

a)

Berries

b)

Drupes

c)

Citrus

d)

Melons

e)

Tropical

38.

Thick outer rind and a thin membrane that separates the flesh into segments

a)

Berries

b)

Drupes

c)

Citrus

d)

Melons

e)

Tropical

39.

Large juicy fruits with thick skins and many seeds (gourd family)

a)

Berries

b)

Drupes

c)

Citrus

d)

Melons

e)

Tropical

40.

Grown in warm climates and considered exotic

a)

Berries

b)

Drupes

c)

Citrus

d)

Melons

e)

Tropical

41.
Quick Breads are called "quick" because they use ________ as a leavening agent. 
a)
baking soda
b)
baking powder
c)
yeast
d)
either baking soda or powder
42.
Pancakes are an example of a ___________ batter.
a)
Pour
b)
Drop
c)
Rolled
d)
Soft
43.
The crumb of a muffin should:
a)
be tender
b)
be moist
c)
break apart without crumbling
d)
all of the above
44.
Yeast breads must be ___________ in order to develop the gluten
a)
mixed
b)
scaled
c)
kneaded
d)
none of the above
45.

Yeast, acting as a leavening agen, allows the bread dough to rise through a process called fermentation

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Proofing the Yeast is the last step to ensure a good rise to your dough.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Getting the temp. of your water correct for proofing the yest is one of the most important steps to reactivate the yeast.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Baking Soda and Baking Powder can be equally exchanged for each other in a recipe.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

What ingredient adds flavor, and regulates action of yeast in yeast breads?

a)

Shortening/Fat

b)

Salt

c)

Liquid

d)

Eggs

e)

Sugar

50.

What ingredient hydrates protein, and helps dissolve ingredients?

a)

Shortening/Fat

b)

Salt

c)

Liquid

d)

Eggs

e)

Sugar

51.

What ingredient provides food for the leavening agent in yeast breads, gives sweetness, and helps brow crust?

a)

Shortening/Fat

b)

Salt

c)

Liquid

d)

Eggs

e)

Sugar

52.

What ingredient helps incorporate air into dough, helps structure, and adds flavor & color?

a)

Shortening/Fat

b)

Flour

c)

Liquid

d)

Eggs

e)

Sugar

53.

What ingredient provides structure?

a)

Shortening/Fat

b)

Flour

c)

Liquid

d)

Eggs

e)

Sugar

54.

What ingredient tenderizes, causes dough to structure to separate into layers?

a)

Shortening/Fat

b)

Flour

c)

Liquid

d)

Eggs

e)

Sugar

55.

Which of the following is NOT a leavener?

a)

Baking powder

b)

Baking soda

c)

Eggs

d)

Salt

56.

Yeast is the leavening agent most often used in quick breads.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

When baking soda and/or baking powder are activated, carbon dioxide is created.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Over-developed gluten is desirable in quick breads.

a)

True

b)

False

59.
What does the leavening agent do?
a)
explode
b)
makes the dough rise
c)
makes the bread flat
d)
kills the yeast
60.

What would happen if fermentation failed to occur?

a)

The yeast dough would have too much gas & explode

b)

The yeast dough would not rise

c)

The yeast dough would be dry

d)

The yeast dough would not be elastic