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Basic Cooking Terms

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

What does the term "BRUSH" mean in cooking?

a)

To cut into small pieces

b)

To spread a liquid coating on a food, using a pastry brush or paper towel.

c)

To mix with a circular motion of a spoon or other utensil.

d)

To work dough by folding, pressing, and turning.

2.

What is the purpose of "GREASE" in cooking?

a)

To soak in a seasoned liquid to add flavor and/or to tenderize.

b)

To divide foods into small pieces with a knife or scissors.

c)

To rub shortening, fat, or oil, on the cooking surface of bakeware.

d)

To soften and blend until smooth and light by mixing with a spoon or an electric mixer.

3.

What does it mean to "MARINATE" in cooking?

a)

To mix with an over-and-over motion, using a spoon, rotary, or an electric mixer.

b)

To soak in a seasoned liquid, called a marinade, to add flavor and/or to tenderize.

c)

To combine a delicate mixture, such as beaten egg white or whipped cream, with a more solid material.

d)

To work dough by folding, pressing, and turning.

4.

What does "BEAT" refer to in cooking?

a)

To cut into small pieces

b)

To mix with a circular motion of a spoon or other utensil.

c)

To mix with an over-and-over motion, using a spoon, rotary, or an electric mixer.

d)

To rub shortening, fat, or oil, on the cooking surface of bakeware.

5.

How is the term "FOLD-IN" used in cooking?

a)

To mix with a circular motion of a spoon or other utensil.

b)

To cut into small pieces

c)

To work dough by folding, pressing, and turning.

d)

To combine a delicate mixture, such as beaten egg white or whipped cream, with a more solid material.

6.

What does "KNEAD" mean in the context of cooking?

a)

To divide foods into small pieces with a knife or scissors.

b)

To mix with a circular motion of a spoon or other utensil.

c)

To work dough by folding, pressing, and turning.

d)

To spread a liquid coating on a food, using a pastry brush or paper towel.

7.

What is the cooking technique "STIR" used for?

a)

To mix with a circular motion of a spoon or other utensil.

b)

To soak in a seasoned liquid, called a marinade, to add flavor and/or to tenderize.

c)

To rub shortening, fat, or oil, on the cooking surface of bakeware.

d)

To cut into small pieces

8.

What does "CHOP" involve in cooking?

a)

To mix with an over-and-over motion, using a spoon, rotary, or an electric mixer.

b)

To work dough by folding, pressing, and turning.

c)

To cut into small pieces

d)

To combine a delicate mixture, such as beaten egg white or whipped cream, with a more solid material.

9.

What does the term "CUT" mean in cooking?

a)

To spread a liquid coating on a food, using a pastry brush or paper towel.

b)

To divide foods into small pieces with a knife or scissors.

c)

To mix with a circular motion of a spoon or other utensil.

d)

To soak in a seasoned liquid to add flavor and/or to tenderize.

10.

What does the term "GRATE" refer to in cooking?

a)

To cook in an oven or oven-type appliance in a covered or uncovered pan.

b)

To rub food, such as lemon or orange peel, against a grater to obtain fine particles.

c)

To cut food into flat pieces.

d)

To set the oven to cooking temperature in advance so that it has time to reach the desired temperature by the start of cooking.

11.

What is the purpose of "MINCING" food?

a)

To tear or cut into thin pieces or strips.

b)

To cut away the skin or a very thin layer of the outside of fruits or vegetables.

c)

To cut into very small pieces with a sharp knife.

d)

To cook in liquid, usually water, in which bubbles rise constantly and then break on the surface.

12.

How is "PARE" used in the context of preparing food?

a)

To cut food into flat pieces.

b)

To cut away the skin or a very thin layer of the outside of fruits or vegetables.

c)

To rub food against a grater to obtain fine particles.

d)

To cook dry ingredients through a sifter or a fine sieve to incorporate air.

13.

What does "SHRED" mean in culinary terms?

a)

To cut food into flat pieces.

b)

To tear or cut into thin pieces or strips.

c)

To cook in liquid, usually water, in which bubbles rise constantly and then break on the surface.

d)

To set the oven to cooking temperature in advance so that it has time to reach the desired temperature by the start of cooking.

14.

What is the technique of "SLICING" in cooking?

a)

To cut food into flat pieces.

b)

To rub food, such as lemon or orange peel, against a grater to obtain fine particles.

c)

To tear or cut into thin pieces or strips.

d)

To cook in an oven or oven-type appliance in a covered or uncovered pan.

15.

What is the purpose of "SIFTING" ingredients?

a)

To cook in liquid, usually water, in which bubbles rise constantly and then break on the surface.

b)

To tear or cut into thin pieces or strips.

c)

To cut food into flat pieces.

d)

To put dry ingredients through a sifter or a fine sieve to incorporate air.

16.

What does "BAKE" mean in the context of cooking?

a)

To cook in an oven or oven-type appliance in a covered or uncovered pan.

b)

To rub food, such as lemon or orange peel, against a grater to obtain fine particles.

c)

To cut into very small pieces with a sharp knife.

d)

To set the oven to cooking temperature in advance so that it has time to reach the desired temperature by the start of cooking.

17.

What is the definition of "BOIL" in cooking?

a)

To cook in an oven or oven-type appliance in a covered or uncovered pan.

b)

To cut food into flat pieces.

c)

To cook in liquid, usually water, in which bubbles rise constantly and then break on the surface.

d)

To set the oven to cooking temperature in advance so that it has time to reach the desired temperature by the start of cooking.

18.

What does "BROWN" mean in culinary terms?

a)

To cook in liquid, usually water, in which bubbles rise constantly and then break on the surface.

b)

To make the surface of a food brown in color by frying, broiling, baking in the oven, or toasting.

c)

To cut food into flat pieces.

d)

To put dry ingredients through a sifter or a fine sieve to incorporate air.

19.

What is the purpose of "PRE-HEATING" an oven?

a)

To cook in liquid, usually water, in which bubbles rise constantly and then break on the surface.

b)

To rub food, such as lemon or orange peel, against a grater to obtain fine particles.

c)

To cut food into flat pieces.

d)

To set the oven to cooking temperature in advance so that it has time to reach the desired temperature by the start of cooking.

20.

Which term describes the action "To soften and blend until smooth and light."?

a)

Grease

b)

Sift

c)

Cream

d)

Brush