In the Kitchen
What should you do when you first arrived in the kitchen?
What is Handwashing?
This "black gold" of the vinegar world is traditionally aged in wooden barrels in Modena, Italy.
What is Balsamic Vinegar?
This dairy staple is graded by the USDA as AA, A, or B, and its shells can vary from white to brown to blue.
What are Eggs?
This Japanese dish consists of vinegared rice combined with various ingredients, often raw seafood.
What is Sushi?
This "Mayor of Flavortown" is known for his bleach-blonde hair and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
Who is Guy Fieri?
This tool, often made of silicone or rubber, is used to scrape every last bit of batter out of a bowl.
What is a Spatula?
This ingredient, often called "the king of spices," was once so valuable it was used as currency.
What is Black Pepper?
This Greek cheese is traditionally made from sheep's milk or a mixture of sheep and goat's milk and is stored in brine.
What is Feta Cheese?
This Greek pastry is made of layers of filo dough filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with honey.
What is Baklava?
Known as the creator of "Hawaiian Fusion" cuisine, he recently hosted "The Art of Asian Cuisine" at Pebble Beach in April 2026, celebrating over 30 years of his namesake restaurants
Who is Roy Yamaguchi?
This French term refers to having all your ingredients prepped and organized before you start cooking.
What is Mise en Place?
This long-grain aromatic rice from the Himalayas smells like popcorn when it cooks.
What is Basmati?
These tiny, fermented fish are the secret "umami bomb" found in authentic Caesar dressing and Worcestershire sauce.
What are Anchovies?
This Filipino favorite involves sautéing meat and vegetables, adding stock, and tossing in thin rice or flour noodles until the liquid is absorbed.
What is Pancit?
Chef and Owner of Chicago's Restaurant called Alinea, which was a three-star Michelin, but recently demoted to two-stars.
Who is Grant Achatz?
This is the process of plunging vegetables into boiling water and then immediately into ice water to stop the cooking.
What is Blanching?
This pantry item is made of ground sesame seeds and is the "secret" ingredient that gives hummus its nutty depth.
What is Tahini?
This bumpy-skinned citrus fruit, primarily grown in Japan, has a flavor profile that sits somewhere between a lemon, a mandarin, and a grapefruit.
What is Yuzu?
Sear a center-cut beef tenderloin, coat it in mushroom duxelles and prosciutto, wrap it in puff pastry, and bake until medium-rare.
What is Beef Wellington?
Known for his temper and appearing on a show called, "Hell's Kitchen"
Who is Gordon Ramsay?
A specialized kitchen knife, typically 5-7 inches long with a narrow, pointed blade, designed to remove bones from meat, poultry, and fish.
What is Boning Knife?
Often sold in small tins or jars, these "threads" are the world's most expensive spice and must be kept in a cool, dark place.
What is Saffron?
Often stored in a jar in the back of the fridge, these "Mother" starters are used to make this specific type of crusty bread.
What is Sour Dough?
Unlike the "folded" French style, the American or "Country" version of this dish is usually folded in half over cheese and vegetables and allowed to develop a golden-brown crust.
What is an Omelet?
He remains the only American-born chef to hold multiple three-star Michelin ratings simultaneously for his legendary restaurants The French Laundry and Per Se.
Who is Thomas Keller?