Knive Skills
Mother Sauces
Sanitation
Cooking Methods
Nutrition
100

Is a sharp knife safer than a dull knife? T or F

True

100

What is a hollandaise sauce made of? Name 3 ingredients

Egg yolks, Acid (Lemon Juice or Vinegar), and Butter

100

What is in a roux? And what is it used for?

Fat and Flour (usually Butter and Flour) Used to thicken sauces

100

What does tempering?

Combine two ingredients of drastically different temperatures to prevent recipe from curdling or splitting 

100

Name 3 out of 5 categories that make up a healthy diet

Protein, Dairy, Grains, Vegetables, and Fruits


200

What is the name of the knife used most in the kitchen?

Chef Knife

200

What is a mirepoix?

2 parts onions, 1 part carrots, 1 part celery

200

How long should we scrub our hands when washing?

15 seconds

200

What is a Saucier?

Someone who prepares sauces and stews in the kitchen

200

How many cups of fruit per day do you need for a healthy diet?

2 cups

300

What is the hand position of the hand holding the food

Claw Shaped with fingers pointing back

300

What does mise en place mean?

Everything put in place or gathered in place

300

Name 2 safe methods to defrost meat?

Microwave, Ice Bath, Ice Wand, and Refrigerator

300

What method is used for food that is par-cooked and submerged in a bowl of ice water to stop cooking method and keep bright color.

Blanching

300

Name 3 things other than meat that is in the Protein category

Nuts, Seeds, Beans, Soy products

400

Name 5 knife cuts

Chiffonade, Julienne, Batonnet, Brunoise, Rondelle, mince, small, medium, large dice

400

Name all 5 mother sauces using a French accent?

Hollandaise

Espanole

Bechamel

Tomato

Velute

400

Why are elderly people more at risk for foodborne illness?

Immune systems have weakened with time

400

What cooking method is best for retaining nutrients

Steaming

400

Do I need to drink 8 glasses of water a day?

No False everyone's body and diets are different 

500

What cut do we roll the carrot to cut?

Rondelle

500

Cream sauce, Mornay sauce, and Alfredo sauce all derive from this Mother sauce

Béchamel


500

Three categories of food safety hazards are biological, physical, and 

Chemical

500

Name 3 different types of Dry cooking methods

Grilling, Baking, Broiling, 
500

Name 5 healthy snacks

Popcorn, Pretzels, Nuts, Berries, Chickpeas, Hummus, Protein Balls, Vegetables

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