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The cooking method that cooks food quickly, often uncovered, in a very small amount of fat over high heat is

Sauteing

100

Tomatoes are...

A fruit

100

How many teaspoons are in 3 tablespoons

9

100

Spices are

The seeds or berries of an aromatic plant 

100

What types of materials are safe for microwave use

Ceramic Pans

200

Which moist-heat cooking method involves partially cooking, or parcooking, food using boiling water

Blanching

200

This country is the origin of croissants

Austria

200
How many cups are in 5 gallons

80

200

A sous chef is 

Second command of the kitchen

200

This should always be used to dry hands instead of a reusable cloth in food prep areas

Paper towels

300

The process of continued cooking after a food item has been removed from its heat source is know as 

Carryover Cooking

300

The most expensive spice in the world is ...

Saffron

300

How many cups are in 12 pints

24

300

The leaves, stems, or flowers of an aromatic plant are?

herbs

300

This should be used separately for raw meat and vegetables to prevent contamination

Cutting Boards

400

Which cooking method requires longer cooking times and is most often used with large cuts of meat or pultry

Roasting

400

What was carrots original color ...

Purple

400

How many milliliters are usually in a cup

240

400

Learning how to read a nutrition facts label is helpful because 

It can help you plan for special diets and for food allergies 

400

This is the coldest part of a standard refrigerator where meat should be stored

Bottom shelf

500

Poaching requires a cooking temperature of

160°F-180°F

500

This fruit floats in water because its 25% air

Apple

500

A recipe calls for 1.5 gallons of stock how many milliliters is that

5,680

500

What is the meaning of the French term mise en place?

To put in place

500

This is the "danger zone" temperature range where bacteria grow quickly

40°F to 140°F

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