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spices and herbs

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

All are blends of herbs or spices EXCEPT

a)

Curry powder

b)

Italian seasoning

c)

Chili powder

d)

Allspice

e)

Pumpkin pie spice

2.

The berries on this plant are used to make...

a)

ginger

b)

cloves

c)

pepper

d)

sage

3.

This evergreen herb is called

a)

rosemary

b)

basil

c)

thyme

d)

parsley

4.

Which is NOT a spice often used in Mexican cuisine?

a)

cinnamon

b)

cumin

c)

chili powder

d)

ginger

5.

Which is NOT commonly used in Indian cuisine?

a)

Basil

b)

Bay Leaves

c)

Ginger

d)

Cayenne Pepper

6.

Which most accurately describes your use of herbs and spices when you cook?

a)

I never use them

b)

I can name 3 or fewer that I commonly use

c)

I use both herbs and spices in my cooking

d)

I can name what herbs and spices are in a food by tasting it

e)

I can name several baked goods that contain herbs/spices

7.

What is the flavor description of chives?

a)

Mild, Licorice Flavor

b)

Delicate Onion Flavor

c)

Comes from the Coriander Plant

d)

Commonly Associated with Pickles

8.

What is the flavor description of basil?

a)

Mild, Licorice Flavor

b)

Delicate Onion Flavor

c)

Comes from the Coriander Plant

d)

Commonly Associated with Pickles

9.

What is the flavor description of Cilantro?

a)

Mild, Licorice Flavor

b)

Delicate Onion Flavor

c)

Comes from the Coriander Plant

d)

Commonly Associated with Pickles

10.

What is the flavor description of Dill?

a)

Mild, Licorice Flavor

b)

Delicate Onion Flavor

c)

Comes from the Coriander Plant

d)

Commonly Associated with Pickles

11.

What herb is used for flavor and then taken out?

a)

Basil

b)

Chervil

c)

Chives

d)

Bay

12.

What herb is normally used as a simple garnish on your dinner plate?

a)

Parsley

b)

Mint

c)

Chives

d)

Dill

13.

How should you store spices?

a)

Damp paper towel in the fridge

b)

Ziploc Bag

c)

Air tight container away from sunlight

d)

Outside in the heat

14.

How should you store herbs?

a)

Damp paper towel in the fridge

b)

Ziploc Bag

c)

Air tight container away from sunlight

d)

Outside in the heat

15.

Which spice comes in root form?

a)

Mustard

b)

Paprika

c)

Cinnamon

d)

Ginger

16.

Which spice comes in bark form?

a)

Mustard

b)

Paprika

c)

Cinnamon

d)

Ginger

17.

What is the most expensive spice?

a)

Basil

b)

Saffron

c)

Cilantro

d)

Lemongrass

18.

What herb is not a part of Italian Seasoning?

a)

Sage

b)

Oregano

c)

Basil

d)

Cilantro

19.

What is salt characterized as?

a)

Herb

b)

Spice

c)

Seasoning

d)

Condiment

20.

How long do whole spices last?

a)

1-2 years

b)

6 months

c)

4 weeks

d)

5 years