Every Day Food Knowledge
What type of cheese is traditionally used on a classic Philly cheesteak besides American cheese?
What is Provolone?
What cooking technique involves briefly boiling food and then immediately placing it into ice water?
A. Braising
B. Poaching
C. Blanching
D. Steaming
Which country is generally credited as the birthplace of ceviche?
A. Spain
B. Peru
C. Brazil
D. Argentina
What ingredient gives traditional Caesar dressing much of its distinctive salty, savory flavor?
A. Capers
B. Anchovies
C. Olives
D. Parmesan rind
What is the Italian culinary term for pasta cooked until it is still slightly firm when bitten?
A. Al forno
B. Al dente
C. Al fresco
D. Al burro
Which of these fruits is botanically classified as a berry?
A. Strawberries
B. Raspberries
C. Banana
D. Cherry
What does it mean to sauté food?
A. Cook slowly in liquid.
B. Cook it in the oven at low temperature.
C. Cook it directly over an open flame.
D. Cook it quickly in a small amount of fat over relatively high heat.
Pho is a traditional noodle soup most closely associated with which country?
A. Thailand
B. South Korea
C. Vietnam
D. Malaysia
Which bean is most traditionally used to make Mexican-style refried beans?
A. Kidney beans
B. Navy beans
C. Pinto beans
D. Lima beans
Which of these cheeses is traditionally made from sheep's milk?
A. Brie
B. Roquefort
C. Gouda
D. Monterey Jack
What popular condiment is made primarily from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices?
What is Ketchup?
What is the culinary term for cooking food slowly in a small amount of liquid in a covered pot, often after first browning the food?
A. Poaching
B. Braising
C. Blanching
D. Broiling
What Middle Eastern food is traditionally made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic?
A. Baba ganoush
B. Tzatziki
C. Hummus
D. Harissa
Which two ingredients form the basic emulsion in traditional mayonnaise?
A. Butter and milk
B. Egg yolk and oil
C. Cream and vinegar
D. Egg white and butter
What gas produced by yeast causes bread dough to rise?
A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Hydrogen
Which nut is traditionally used to make classic Italian pesto?
A. Almonds
B. Walnuts
C. Cashews
D. Pine nuts
In cooking, what is a "roux"?
A. A mixture of flour and fat cooked together and used to thicken sauces
B. A mixture of eggs and cream used as a custard base
C. A reduction of wine and herbs used to flavor meat
D. A mixture of breadcrumbs and butter used as a topping
What Italian dessert is made with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese?
A. Cannoli
B. Panna cotta
C. Zabaglione
D. Tiramisu
What type of cheese is traditionally used in a Greek salad?
A. Ricotta
B. Halloumi
C. Feta
D. Pecorino
Baking powder differs from baking soda because baking powder already contains which additional component?
A. Yeast
B. Acid
C. Gluten
D. Starch only
What type of bread is traditionally used for a Reuben sandwich?
A. Sourdough
B. Rye
C. Brioche
D. Ciabatta
In culinary terminology, what does it mean to "julienne" a vegetable?
1. Cut it into very thin matchstick-shaped strips
2. Cut it into small cubes
3. Cut it diagonally into thick slices
4. Finely chop it into irregular pieces
What Indian dish gets its name from the cylindrical clay oven traditionally used to cook it? Which marine animal is the largest sea creature in the world?
A. Vindaloo
B. Tandoori
C. Biryani
D. Korma
Which spice is primarily responsible for the bright yellow color commonly associated with many curry dishes?
A. Cumin
B. Coriander
C. Paprika
D. Turmeric
What is the name of the chemical reaction responsible for much of the browning and complex flavor development in foods such as seared steak and toasted bread?
A. Caramelization
B. Fermentation
C. Coagulation
D. Maillard reaction