WorksheetsEveryday Cooking FINAL
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
What is semolina?
A type of pasta shape
A type of flour ideal for making pasta
A type of pasta machine
A type of pasta dish
What does 'al dente' mean?
It means 'to the bite', the ideal way pasta should be cooked
It means 'perfectly done' in Italian for pasta cooking
It means having all of your ingredients and equipment in place before you get started
It means 'overdone' in Italian, the pasta was cooked too long
Which of the pastas listed is a stuffed pasta?
Linguine
Ravioli
Elbow
Orzo
What is orzo pasta?
A large shell shape
A long skinny noodle
A small pasta shaped like rice
A thick, wide sheet of pasta
What does rinsing off cooked pasta do to it?
Makes it mushy
Halts the cooking process and prevents sticking
Keeps the starches from getting soft
Allows us to make pasta salad
Which pasta shape looks like a corkscrew?
Farfalle
Penne
Fusilli
Conchiglie
Which pasta shape looks like a bow tie?
Farfalle
Conchiglie
Rotini
Ziti
Which pasta shape looks like a large tube- big enough to add fillings?
Conchiglie
Farfalle
Tortellini
Manicotti
Why is it important to cook meats ahead of time before adding them to stuffed pastas?
So they a more firm and taste better
To prevent the meat from being undercooked
To allow the pasta to cook to al dente
None of these
Pasta comes in two forms. These are either....
fresh or dry
dry and wet
dry and drier
boxed and plastic covered
Which flour is used to make pasta?
Plain flour
Self-raising flour
Corn flour
Strong wheat flour
How long should you boil the pasta?
5 min.
10 min.
20 min.
According to package instructions
How can you prevent pasta from sticking together while cooking?
Cook with lid covered
Use a little water
Stir while cooking
Use cold water
The main ingredients in the home made pasta that you made is
butter and flour
flour and water
salt and vinegar
eggs and flour
What should you add to the water when boiling the pasta?
Sugar
Salt
Flour
Oil
This type of pasta is made of ingredients like corn and rice and used for people who have Celica disease.
Enriched
Whole Grain
Whole Wheat
Gluten Free
Rice
Dried pasta should be kept in a ....
warm place
cool, dark place
in the refrigerator
in the freezer
A thinner pasta uses this type of sauce.
Butter
Tomato-based
Alfredo
Pesto
Overcooked pasta created a chewy texture.
True
False
Which kitchen tool would you use to drain pasta?
Mixing bowl
Colander
Slotted spoon
Pot
Fruits and vegetables are low in ___________.
Fiber
Fat (Calories)
Antioxidants
Nutrients
Which of the following is not a good practice when buying fresh produce?
Buy in Season to Save Money
Always Buy in Bulk (Many Pieces) to Save Money
Fruit Should be Heavy for size ensuring freshness
Be Sure to Inspect Produce Before Purchasing
Vegetables and fruits are harvested when __________ (full size) not ___________ (fully sweetened).
ripe; mature
mature; ripe
neither are correct
Why should you leave the skin on produce if possible?
Encourages Enzymatic Browning
Retains Nutrients
Prevents Bacteria Growth
Which cooking method best helps retain nutrients without adding extra fat?
Frying
Poaching
Steaming
Stewing
Allowing produce to sit or be cooked in water that is later drained is an excellent way to prepare vegetables and maintain nutrients.
True
False
To properly ripen fruits & vegetables you should place them in the refrigerator.
True
False
All produce should be washed regardless of how you will prepare or cook them.
True
False
Vitamins A, C & E make up a group of vitamins called antioxidants that help prevent disease, such as cancer.
True
False
Produce is delicate and should be handled with care, including not washing until right before use.
True
False
To ripe produce more quickly, place in a brown paper bag at room temperature.
True
False
Wash produce right after purchasing so it is ready to eat whenever.
True
False
Store potatoes, onions, and sweet potatoes ________.
in the fridge
in a cool dark place
in a warm lite place
Fruits that are subject to enzymatic browning should be coated with some form of ascorbic acid.
True
False
All produce can be prepared ahead of time.
True
False
Small juicy fruits with thin skins
Berries
Drupes
Citrus
Melons
Tropical
Outer skin covering a soft, fleshy fruit. Fruit surrounds a single hard stone (called a pit) which contains seeds
Berries
Drupes
Citrus
Melons
Tropical
Thick outer rind and a thin membrane that separates the flesh into segments
Berries
Drupes
Citrus
Melons
Tropical
Large juicy fruits with thick skins and many seeds (gourd family)
Berries
Drupes
Citrus
Melons
Tropical
Grown in warm climates and considered exotic
Berries
Drupes
Citrus
Melons
Tropical
Yeast, acting as a leavening agen, allows the bread dough to rise through a process called fermentation
True
False
Proofing the Yeast is the last step to ensure a good rise to your dough.
True
False
Getting the temp. of your water correct for proofing the yest is one of the most important steps to reactivate the yeast.
True
False
Baking Soda and Baking Powder can be equally exchanged for each other in a recipe.
True
False
What ingredient adds flavor, and regulates action of yeast in yeast breads?
Shortening/Fat
Salt
Liquid
Eggs
Sugar
What ingredient hydrates protein, and helps dissolve ingredients?
Shortening/Fat
Salt
Liquid
Eggs
Sugar
What ingredient provides food for the leavening agent in yeast breads, gives sweetness, and helps brow crust?
Shortening/Fat
Salt
Liquid
Eggs
Sugar
What ingredient helps incorporate air into dough, helps structure, and adds flavor & color?
Shortening/Fat
Flour
Liquid
Eggs
Sugar
What ingredient provides structure?
Shortening/Fat
Flour
Liquid
Eggs
Sugar
What ingredient tenderizes, causes dough to structure to separate into layers?
Shortening/Fat
Flour
Liquid
Eggs
Sugar
Which of the following is NOT a leavener?
Baking powder
Baking soda
Eggs
Salt
Yeast is the leavening agent most often used in quick breads.
True
False
When baking soda and/or baking powder are activated, carbon dioxide is created.
True
False
Over-developed gluten is desirable in quick breads.
True
False
What would happen if fermentation failed to occur?
The yeast dough would have too much gas & explode
The yeast dough would not rise
The yeast dough would be dry
The yeast dough would not be elastic
