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Spices
100
A long tool with many wire loops that come together at the handle. I’m used to beat eggs or mix ingredients smoothly, especially when you want to add air into a mixture
Whisk
100
Which British chef is known for his fiery temper on television shows like "Hell’s Kitchen" and "MasterChef"?
Gordon Ramsey
100
What is the main ingredient in traditional bread dough that makes it rise?
Yeast
100
The French dish "Ratatouille" is made primarily from ________.
Vegetables
100
TRUE or FALSE Cinnamon comes from the bark of a tree.
True
200
What is the name of the tool used to grind or crush spices and herbs, traditionally made from stone or ceramic?
Mortar and Pestle
200
What chef is famous for her French cooking techniques and has hosted multiple television shows, including "The French Chef"?
Julia Child
200
Which leavening agent is a combination of an acid and a base, commonly used in quick breads and cookies?
Baking powder
200
In which country would you find the dish "poutine," made of fries topped with cheese curds and gravy?
Canada
200
________ is a hot, red spice made from ground cayenne peppers and is often used in Mexican cuisine.
Chili Powder or Cayenne Pepper
300
What is the name of the small, flat, metal tool used in baking to smooth the surface of cakes and remove air bubbles?
A bench scraper
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300
What celebrity chef is known for his use of the phrase "Bam!" and for popularizing Creole and Cajun cuisine on television?
Emeril Lagasse
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300
What ingredient is used to stabilize egg whites when making meringue?
Cream of tartar
300
What is the national dish of Scotland, made from sheep's heart, liver, and lungs?
Haggis
300
Which spice, often used in desserts, is made from the seeds of a tropical orchid and is known for its sweet aroma?
Vanilla
400
What is the purpose of a mezzaluna in the kitchen?
To chop herbs
400
In 1946, America debuted it's first cooking show called "I Love to Eat". Who was the host?
James Beard
400
What is the main ingredient in marzipan, a sweet confection often used in baking and cake decoration?
Almonds
400
What Italian dish consists of raw beef or fish, thinly sliced or pounded, and served as an appetizer?
Carpaccio
400
Which spice is commonly used in both sweet and savory dishes and is known for its warm, sweet flavor that comes from grinding the seeds of an evergreen tree?
Nutmeg
500
What is a mandoline used for?
to slice vegetables thinly
500
Which First Lady invited Jacques Pépin to work as a chef in the White House, which he declined?
Jackie Kennedy
500
What is a lamination process in baking, and which baked good is it typically used for?
Lamination is the process of folding butter into dough multiple times to create layers. It is typically used for pastries like croissants and puff pastry, resulting in a flaky, light texture.
500
In Greece, what is the name of the layered dish made with eggplant, minced meat, béchamel sauce, and tomatoes, baked until golden brown?
Moussaka
500
Which spice is the most expensive in the world, often used in dishes like paella and risotto?
Saffron