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Terms for Vegetables (Including Culinary Names)

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which culinary term refers to a bouquet of vegetables?

a)

Bouquetiere

b)

Printaniere

c)

Jardiniere

d)

Primeurs

2.

In vegetable terminology, which term specifically means spring vegetables?

a)

Jardiniere

b)

Printaniere

c)

Primeurs

d)

Clamart

3.

Which pairing is correct based on the culinary names listed?

a)

Crecy — peas

b)

Dubarry — cauliflower

c)

Doria — carrots

d)

Clamart — spinach

4.

A preparation described as carrots, turnips, onions, and celery cut into uniform slices is called:

a)

Fermeire

b)

Florentine

c)

Forestiére

d)

Parmentier

5.

Which term refers to cucumber cooked in butter?

a)

Doria

b)

Dubarry

c)

Provençale

d)

Niçoise

6.

Select the term that correctly matches its vegetable or feature:

a)

Parmentier — potato

b)

Princesse — mushrooms

c)

Lyonnaise — garlic tomatoes

d)

Florentine — peas

7.

Niçoise best describes which item from the list?

a)

Tomatoes concassé cooked with garlic

b)

Onions sautéed in butter

c)

Braised lettuce

d)

Asparagus garniture

8.

Which term means ordering individual dishes rather than a set meal?

a)

Mise en place

b)

À la carte

c)

Confit

d)

Roux

9.

Which French culinary term refers to preparation done before cooking, meaning “everything in its place”?

a)

Sous vide

b)

Mise en place

c)

Confit

d)

Roux

10.

What is the primary use of a roux?

a)

To glaze meats

b)

To thicken sauces

c)

To ferment vegetables

d)

To sweeten desserts

11.

Which process cooks food sealed in a bag under controlled water temperature?

a)

Sous vide

b)

Confit

c)

Teriyaki

d)

Szechuan

12.

Al dente describes pasta cooked how?

a)

Very soft and mushy

b)

Firm to the bite

c)

Crispy on the outside

d)

Stuffed with cheese

13.

Dim sum is best described as:

a)

Noodle soup with toppings

b)

Bite-sized dishes served with tea

c)

Spicy cuisine from Sichuan

d)

Round-bottomed pan for stir-frying

14.

Sashimi refers to:

a)

Deep-fried seafood

b)

Thinly sliced raw fish or seafood

c)

Grilled meat glazed with soy sauce

d)

Fermented soybean paste

15.

Tapas are:

a)

Small appetizer plates

b)

Cold tomato-based soup

c)

Spanish omelet with potatoes and onions

d)

Rice dish with saffron

16.

Which dish is a rice dish with saffron, seafood, or meat?

a)

Ramen

b)

Paella

c)

Risotto

d)

Chow mein

17.

Hummus is a dip made primarily from:

a)

Rice and saffron

b)

Chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic

c)

Fermented soybean paste

d)

Filo, nuts, and honey syrup

18.

Which item is a mixture of butter and flour used in many sauces?

a)

Roux

b)

Gelato

c)

Gazpacho

d)

Falafel

19.

Which option correctly matches cuisine to term? Italian – gelato; Japanese – ramen; Chinese – wok; Middle Eastern – baklava.

a)

All four matches are correct

b)

Only Italian and Japanese are correct

c)

Only Chinese and Middle Eastern are correct

d)

Only Italian, Japanese, and Middle Eastern are correct

20.

Which term refers to thin, matchstick-like strips of vegetables?

a)

Julienne

b)

Brunoise

c)

Chiffonade

d)

Batonnet

21.

A recipe asks for very small dice, approximately 2 mm. Which cut should you use?

a)

Paysanne

b)

Brunoise

c)

Batonnet

d)

Mirepoix

22.

You need thin ribbons of leafy herbs to garnish a soup. Which preparation is most appropriate?

a)

Chiffonade

b)

Julienne

c)

Ratatouille

d)

Crudités

23.

Select the option that best matches the description: mix of onions, carrots, and celery used as a flavor base.

a)

Ratatouille

b)

Mirepoix

c)

Pickled

d)

Paysanne

24.

Which group lists only root vegetables?

a)

Carrots, radish, beet, turnip

b)

Potato, sweet potato, cassava

c)

Onion, garlic, leek

d)

Asparagus, celery, bamboo shoots

25.

A chef is planning a stir-fry focused on stems. Which ingredient best fits this classification?

a)

Lettuce

b)

Celery

c)

Tomato

d)

Peas

26.

Which classification includes vegetables that are botanically fruits but used as vegetables in cooking?

a)

Bulbs

b)

Leaves

c)

Fruits (used as vegetables)

d)

Seeds/Legumes

27.

A student wants a dish centered on edible flowers. Which trio matches that category?

a)

Broccoli, cauliflower, artichoke

b)

Peas, beans, corn

c)

Onion, garlic, leek

d)

Carrots, radish, beet

28.

Which term means cooking using dry heat in an oven?

a)

Boil

b)

Bake

c)

Steam

d)

Poach

29.

Boiling is best defined as cooking in liquid at which condition?

a)

Below boiling point with gentle bubbles

b)

Using vapor from boiling water

c)

At 100°C (212°F)

d)

Fully submerged in hot fat

30.

A recipe asks you to quickly cook vegetables in a small amount of fat over high heat to keep them crisp. Which method fits best?

a)

Sauté

b)

Poach

c)

Blanch

d)

Roast

31.

Which pair correctly matches the method with its key feature?

a)

Steam—cook directly over open flame

b)

Grill—cook over direct heat

c)

Simmer—cook in fully rolling boil

d)

Blanch—soak in seasoned liquid for hours

32.

You need to remove the skins from tomatoes without fully cooking them. Which sequence uses the correct method?

a)

Deep-fry, then pat dry

b)

Blanch in boiling water briefly, then cool in ice water

c)

Roast uncovered at high heat

d)

Poach in simmering liquid for 20 minutes

33.

Which term means cutting food into small irregular pieces?

a)

Chop

b)

Dice

c)

Slice

d)

Knead

34.

A recipe tells you to combine ingredients evenly without introducing extra air. Which technique should you use?

a)

Beat

b)

Whisk

c)

Fold

d)

Broil

35.

Which pair correctly matches the action with its purpose as defined?

a)

Beat — gently combine without losing air

b)

Whisk — beat lightly with a whisk

c)

Knead — soak in seasoned liquid before cooking

d)

Marinate — work dough to develop gluten

36.

You want uniform small cubes of onion for a salsa. Which preparation term best fits this goal?

a)

Slice

b)

Dice

c)

Mix

d)

Sauté

37.

Which term means to add herbs, spices, or condiments to food?

a)

Garnish

b)

Season

c)

Reduce

d)

Deglaze

38.

A chef wants to loosen and dissolve the browned bits stuck to a pan to build a sauce. Which technique should be used?

a)

Caramelize

b)

Garnish

c)

Deglaze

d)

Reduce

39.

Which term describes a salad that is large and includes protein to make a full meal?

a)

Appetizer Salad

b)

Main Course Salad

c)

Side Dish Salad

d)

Dessert Salad

40.

A salad made with fresh, crisp, cold leafy greens is called a:

a)

Fruit Salad

b)

Bound Salad

c)

Green Salad

d)

Gelatin Salad

41.

Which option best matches a salad that is held together with a thick dressing, such as mayonnaise?

a)

Composed Salad

b)

Bound Salad

c)

Accompaniment Salad

d)

Vegetable/Grain/Legume/Pasta Salad

42.

You want a salad that will stimulate the appetite with a crisp and tangy flavor before the meal. Which type should you choose?

a)

Appetizer Salad

b)

Separate Course Salad

c)

Side Dish Salad

d)

Green Salad

43.

Which statement best distinguishes a composed salad from a green salad?

a)

Composed salads are arranged attractively and not mixed; green salads focus on fresh, crisp leafy greens.

b)

Composed salads are always sweet; green salads are savory.

c)

Composed salads are served after the main course; green salads include protein to make a full meal.

d)

Composed salads are held with thick dressing; green salads are made from non-leafy vegetables.