Culinary 101
A basic part of every stock, containing carrots, celery, and onion.
What is Mire Poix?
One of the most popular types of poultry that is suited to a wide range of cooking techniques. This food is relatively low in fat and contains both dark and light meat.
What is Chicken?
Fermented cabbage dish that is a staple in Korea.
What is Kimchi?
This French chef from Ratatouille is known for his quote "Anyone Can Cook".
Who is Chef Auguste Gusteau?
Popular candy or snack preparation method that has no moisture and is extra crunchy.
What is freeze-dried snacks/candy?
A unit of measurement that contains 16 US Cups.
What is 1 US Gallon?
A short-grained rice often used for risotto.
What is Arborio rice?
This country is known for a traditional dish called paella?
Where is Spain?
Main character in the hit show, The Bear. Known for his dramatic scenes after leaving the fine dining world to take over his brothers restaurant in Chicago.
Who is Carmen (Carmy) Berzatto?
This country's candy became viral on social media.
One of the basic and essential knife cuts, featuring dimensions of 1/2 X 1/2 X 1/2 inch.
What is Parimentier or medium dice?
A member of the leafy vegetable family that is bright in color, has a beet-like flavor, and is bunched in leaves.
What is Swiss Chard?
National Canadian dish that consists of cheese curds, chips, and gravy.
What is Poutine?
An American cooking expert, author, and television personality noted for her promotion of traditional French cuisine, especially through her programs on public TV.
Who is Julia Child?
A non-dairy milk, that has gained popularity by being used in coffee beverages.
What is Oat Milk?
One of the 5 mother sauces, made with white stock and roux.
What is Volute?
Considered an exotic fruit, this fruit often has a shiny orange skin and a mild taste similar to honey and plums. This fruit is in season from October through January.
What is a Persimmon?
Popular Indian dish that is characterized by its use of a thick, creamy, tomato based sauce with chicken.
What is Chicken Tikka Masala?
Head chef & proprietor of 2 3 Michelin starred restaurants- The French Laundry & Per Se.
Who is Thomas Keller?
A macro nutrient that is being added to beverages, snacks, and other meals due to its growing popularity.
What is Protein?
Dessert that is made with eggs, sugar, and dairy, then baked in a water bath at a lower temperature.
What are custards?
These are dried legumes that can be fresh, canned, or dried and found whole in pod, shelled, peeled, whole dried, split dried, flour or meal, cooked, or value added.
What are pulses?
French cooking technique that is made by cooking a product in fat.
What is Confit?
Chicago based chef who beat stage 4 cancer. He redefined fine dining with innovation and immersive guest experiences. His restaurant has earned three Michelin stars in 13 consecutive years and appeared 13 times on the World’s 50 Best list—an unmatched feat in the U.S.
Who is Grant Achatz?
A new focus on food that follows the triple bottom line that considers the environment, society, and the economy.
What is sustainability?