WorksheetsRecipes and Conversions Assessment
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 23mins
What does 'As Purchased' refer to in cooking terms?
refers to food items when purchased before any preparation
refers to the final cooked weight of food items
refers to the nutritional value of food items
refers to the cost of food items after preparation
What does 'Baste' mean in cooking?
brush a liquid, fat or marinade over food as it cooks to add flavor and moistness
to cook food slowly in liquid
to cut food into small pieces
to mix ingredients together until smooth
Define 'Beat' in the context of cooking.
mixing rapidly by hand or with a mixer to combine ingredients or incorporate air into the mixture
slowly stirring ingredients together
chopping ingredients into small pieces
baking ingredients at a high temperature
What does 'Blend' mean in cooking?
stir together ingredients until they are combined
cook ingredients over high heat
chop ingredients into small pieces
bake ingredients in the oven
What does 'Chill' mean in cooking terms?
cool food in the refrigerator until completely cooled throughout
heat food until it reaches a boiling point
freeze food until it becomes solid
cook food on low heat for a long period
Define 'Combine' in cooking.
stir two or more ingredients with a spoon or beat on low speed with a mixer until mixed
chop ingredients into small pieces
boil ingredients until they are soft
bake ingredients in an oven
What does 'Cream' mean in cooking?
beat together ingredients, such as butter and sugar, until the mixture is smooth and creamy
add cream to a dish to make it richer
whip cream until it forms stiff peaks
use cream as a garnish for desserts
What does 'Drain' mean in cooking?
remove liquid or fat from food through a strainer or colander
add spices to enhance flavor
cook food in boiling water
mix ingredients thoroughly
Define 'Edible Portion' in cooking terms.
refers to food items after inedible or undesired portions are removed
refers to the total weight of the food item before preparation
refers to the nutritional content of a food item
refers to the cooking method used for a food item
What does 'Fold' mean in cooking?
gently combine an airy mixture with a heavier mixture by placing the lighter mixture on top of the heavier mixture
to chop ingredients into small pieces
to cook food in boiling water
to mix ingredients using a whisk
What does 'Grease' mean in cooking?
coat the surface of the item with shortening or oil to prevent food from sticking
add extra fat to a dish for flavor
remove excess oil from a cooked dish
use butter as a substitute for oil in a recipe
What are step-by-step instructions on how to create a recipe’s intended product called?
Instructions
Procedure
Method
Recipe
What is the amount of usable product or edible portion of a food item known as?
Recipe
Product Yield
Stir
Quantitative
What is a set of instructions for preparing a food product called?
Stir
Yield Percentage
Product Yield
Ingredients of a recipe refer to
All the equipment and utensils required to complete the dish
The foods the cook would like to buy for their family
The fruits and vegetables sitting at the green grocer
All the foods and amounts you will need to prepare the dish
How much the Recipe makes is called the…
Preheat temperature
Serving size
Batch
yield
You should always follow a recipe by
Which step takes the longest first
Sequential order
Which step is the quickest first
Which step is the easiest first
Ingredients are listed:
In order of use
In order of weight
In order of amount
In alphabetical order
Where are abbreviations mainly listed?
Recipe name
ingredients
Yield
Equivalents
Which part of a recipe would someone with an allergy need to be most aware ?
directions
yield
ingredients
abbreviations
The first thing to do when you get a recipe is
Get out all of your ingredients
Pre-heat the oven
Read the full recipe
Wash your hands
Apple Pie is which part of a recipe?
yield
title
ingredients
time/temperature
“4 dozen cookies” is the
ingredients
abbreviations
yield
equivalents
What is “In a bowl, combine parmesan cheese, oil, basil, and garlic powder” referring to in a recipe?
title
ingredients
yield
directions
Converting recipes to different proportions: If a recipe calls for 2/3 cup of flour and you want to make half the recipe, how much flour do you need?
1/2 cup
1/3 cup
2/3 cup
3/4 cup
What is the equation for the recipe conversion factor?
new yield / old yield
old yield / new yield
new yield x old yield
old yield x new yield
A recipe yields 2 dozen cupcakes. You need 6 dozen. What is the recipe conversion factor?
2
3
6
.5
The recipe prepares 20 cookies. You need 60 cookies. What is your recipe conversion factor?
.33
3
120
30
My recipe right now makes 5 servings. I want to make 10 servings. What is my conversion factor?
3
2
5
50
What is the recipe conversion factor for
New Yield = 50 Old Yield = 5
3
10
20
5
What is the recipe conversion factor for
New Yield = 16 Old Yield = 8
2
4
6
8
What is the recipe conversion factor for
New Yield = 10 Old Yield = 20
2
10
.5
.4
If the original recipe called for 2 Tbsp of lemon juice and my recipe conversion factor is 3, how many Tbsp of lemon juice do I need?
.66
5
6
.33
If the original recipe called for 4 cups of oats and my recipe conversion factor is 4, how many cups of oats do I need?
4
1
16
3
