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Cooking Methods & Seasonings Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 cooking methods?

a)

Combination

b)

Microwaving

2.

What type of heat is used when roasting food?

a)

Direct Heat

b)

Indirect Heat

3.

What is the boiling point of water?

a)

200 °F

b)

212 °F

4.

Is steaming food a wet or dry method?

a)

Wet Method

b)

Dry Method

5.

Which cooking method means "to jump" in French?

a)

Grilling

b)

Sauteing

6.

Which method creates rapid movement of the liquid around the food that cooks it?

a)

Simmering

b)

Roasting

7.

Which method cooks food in a slow, steady boil of liquid?

a)

Simmering

b)

Poaching

8.

The heat seals the outside of the food so that the food cooks from the inside out describes which method?

a)

Fry

b)

Roast

9.

Which of the following foods would be best for poaching?

a)

Eggs

b)

Carrots

10.

Which method of cooking is considered a combination?

a)

Sauteing

b)

Stewing

c)

Simmering

d)

Steaming

11.

I am in chili con carne. I am included in curry powder. I am part of the parsley family and can aid in digestion. I am

a)

Cilantro

b)

Cumin

12.

I can help you when you have a stomach ache. I originated in Southeast Asia and I am very popular in Japanese and Chinese cuisine. I am

a)

Ginger

b)

Pepper

13.

My seed is known as coriander. I am considered both an herb and a spice. I am often used in guacamole and salsas, but some people believe I taste like soap. I am

a)

Cilantro

b)

Cinnamon

14.

I can be used fresh during the summertime or dried other times in the year. I taste good with tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. I am

a)

Bay Leaves

b)

Pepper

15.

I am the most widely used spice in the world. I come in a variety of colors, typically black and white. I am

a)

Chives

b)

Pepper

16.

I come from the laurel tree. I am grown in the Mediterranean and am used in soups, stocks, roasts, stews, and fish. I provide a tasty flavor, but you don't eat me. I am

a)

Bay Leaves

b)

Cumin

17.

I come from the bark of a certain evergreen tree that can grow 30 feet high. I am often associated with Christmas. I am

a)

Cinnamon

b)

Basil

18.

I resemble grass blades. I have a similar taste to onions but a more distinct flavor. I am often used as a garnish. I am

a)

Oregano

b)

Chives

19.

I have a refreshing taste. I am used in sauces, tea, and pastries. I can also be used as a natural repellent against mice and spiders. I am

a)

Chives

b)

Mint

20.

I am the leaf of an herb in the mint family. I am grown in Italy and Mexico, but often found in Italian food. I am

a)

Mint

b)

Chives