WorksheetsCooking Methods
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 2hrs 1mins
Which cooking method will cook food with waves of energy rather than with heat?
Bake
Microwave
Poach
Steam
Which cooking method will cook food in a closed oven without liquid?
Bake
Microwave
Poach
Steam
Which cooking method will cook food using indirect heat in a closed oven and requires a longer time than baking?
Microwave
Poach
Roast
Steam
Which cooking method cooks food completely submerged in liquid below the boiling point?
Bake
Microwave
Poach
Steam
Which cooking method cooks food part way in boiling water for a very short period of time?
Blanch
Boil
Sauté
Simmer
Which cooking method cooks food completely submerged in a liquid that has reached boiling point of 212 degrees?
Blanch
Boil
sauté
simmer
Which cooking method cooks food in a small amount of fat?
blanch
boil
Sauté
Simmer
Which cooking method cooks food completely submerged in liquid below the boiling point at temperatures of 185 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit?
blanch
boil
sauté
simmer
Which cooking method refers to any cooking technique where heat is transferred to the food item without using extra moisture?
Dry Heat
Moist Heat
Combination
Which piece of cooking equipment is used to boil pasta?
Which piece of cooking equipment is used to sauté vegetables?
Which piece of cooking equipment is used to bake foods in an oven?
Which piece of cooking equipment is used to cook foods in a microwave?
Which cooking method is used to cook pasta?
Dry heat Method
Moist Heat Method
Combination
Which cooking method is use to brown ground beef?
Dry Heat Method
Moist Heat Method
Combination Method
To cook food rapidly in a small amount of fat over high heat.
Pan Fry
Deep Fry
Broil
Saute
Which type of food would be a good choice for sauteeing?
high moisture veggies (onions, peppers, zucchini)
Large cuts of meat
Tender pieces of meat
Cooking method where foods are partially submerged in fat or oil.
Saute
Pan Fry
Deep Fry
Broil
When frying foods, items are usually coated in ________.
Breading/ Batter
Seasonings/Salt
Oil
A cooking method where foods are completely submerged in hot fat or oil.
Saute
Pan Fry
Deep Fry
Broil
A cooking method that uses only dry heat- no fat or oil.
Grilling/Broiling
Saute
Pan Fry
Roasting
What type of foods are best to use for grilling/broiling
flavorful cuts of meat
individual portions of food
vegetables
all of the above.
A cooking method that uses dry heat with a basting/cooking liquid.
Grilling/Broiling
Saute
Pan Fry
Baking/Roasting
A flavorful liquid used to make food more moist as well as give it more flavor
Carryover cooking
rest time
marinate
batter
describes what happens when food is hot enough to still cook after being taken off of a heat source.
Rest time
Carryover Cooking
batter
dredge
time allowed to let juices redistribute before cutting a food after being cooked
Marinate
Carryover cooking
Rest time
Breading
What is BAKING?
Cooking food by hot air in an oven.
Food cooked quickly above a heat source in a skillet or on a metal grate.
Foods cooked by vapors from boiling water.
Cooking food quickly in a hot pan with little fat.
What is BOILING?
To quickly cook food directly under a heat source.
Food cooked in fat
To cook food in water that has reached its highest possible temperature of 212°F.
Using radiation and waves of energy that move water and fat molecules in order to cook foods.
What is BROILING?
Using radiation and waves of energy that move water and fat molecules in order to cook foods.
Food is completely covered in oil or fat to be cooked
To cook food in water that has reached its highest possible temperature of 212°F.
To quickly cook food directly under a heat source.
What is GRILLING?
Food cooked quickly above a heat source in a skillet or on a metal grate over a fire.
Cooking food by hot air in an oven.
To quickly cook food directly under a heat source.
Foods cooked by vapors from boiling water.
What is ROASTING?
Food that cooked by hot air, uncovered, usually in an oven. Similar to baking, but used to cook meats and vegetables.
To cook food in water that has reached its highest possible temperature of 212°F.
Food cooked quickly above a heat source in a skillet or on a metal grate.
Food cooked in fat
What is SAUTEING?
Food cooked in an ungreased skillet
Cooking food by hot air in an oven.
Food is completely covered in oil or fat to be cooked
Cooking food quickly in a hot pan with little fat.
What is STEAMING?
Foods cooked by vapors from boiling water.
Food is fried in a small amount of oil at a high temperature, then covered for the last few minutes to steam the food.
Food cooked in an ungreased skillet
Cooking food by hot air in an oven.
Which is a type of cooking method?
dry heat methods
moist heat methods
combination methods
all of the above
Steaming is which type of cooking method?
dry heat method
moist heat method
combination method
Stewing is considered what type of cooking method?
dry heat method
moist heat method
combination method
What temperature is a boil brought to?
160 degrees F
180 degrees F
212 degrees F
This means to use both dry and moist cooking techniques.
Dry
Moist
Combination
This type of cooking method uses hot air, oil, or fat to transfer heat to cook food.
Dry
Moist
Combination
This cooking method uses liquid or water to cook food.
Dry
Moist
Combination
The two combination techniques include:
Sauteing and PanFrying
Sauteing and Braising
Braising and Stewing
What does a simmer look like?
Rolling bubbles
Gentle bubbles
Steam only
What temperature is a simmer brought to?
160 degrees F
180 degrees F
212 degrees F
What is a healthy way to cook vegetables using a moist heat technique?
Simmer
Boil
Steam
What is the common technique used to cook a turkey?
Roast
Grill
Bake
