Recipe Terms
Which of the following cuts would be the smallest?
A. Diced
B. Julienned
C. Minced
D. Quartered
C. Minced!
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Define each of the above terms. :)
Which of the following is the correct order of measurement sizes, from smallest to largest?
A. Tablespoon, Teaspoon, Cup, Pint
B. Teaspoon, Tablespoon, Pint, Cup
C. Teaspoon, Tablespoon, Cup, Pint
D. Cup, Pint, Tablespoon, Teaspoon
C. Teaspoon, Tablespoon, Cup, Pint!
Which ingredient is used to make hummus?
A. Chickpeas
B. Soybeans
C. Garbanzo beans
D. Yogurt
A. Chickpeas
What nutrient do you get from meat, poultry, fish, and eggs?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Protein
C. Fat
D. Potassium
B. Protein!
What is the only fruit to have its seeds on the outside?
A. Pineapples
B. Avocados
C. Cherries
D. Strawberries
D. Strawberries!
Which of the following means "to cook in a hot fat such as grease"?
A. Simmer
B. Boil
C. Fry
D. Steam
C. Fry!
Which of the following is NOT true?
A. There are 16tbsp in one cup.
B. One cup equals 10 fl. oz.
C. One cup is less than one quart.
D. One cup is the same as one half pint.
There are 8 fl. oz. in one cup!
With what American city is the cheesesteak sandwich commonly associated?
A. New York
B. Philadelphia
C. Pittsburg
D. Houston
B. Philadelphia
About what percent of your plate should ideally consist of fruits and vegetables?
A. 20%
B. 35%
C. 50%
D. 60%
C. 50%!
Most humans would be considered which of the following?
A. Herbivore
B. Carnivore
C. Omnivore
C. Omnivore!
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Define each of the above terms. :)
When you are peeling an apple, what cooking skill are you using?
A. Paring
B. Grating
C. Shredding
D. Slicing
A. Paring!
True or False:
Vanilla or peppermint extract is a wet ingredient, so you should use a measuring cup when using it in a recipe.
False!
Typically, we use these kinds of ingredients in small amounts that most measuring cups would not include.
What cheese is traditionally used on a Reuben sandwich?
A. Swiss
B. Cheddar
C. Pepperjack
D. American
A. Swiss
What is one way that you can add more fruits to your meals?
Add it to salads (apples and raisins are great!).
Have a side of apple sauce (think pork chops).
Make a smoothie for dessert.
Drink 100% fruit juice with your meal.
Others...?
What kind of animal does venison come from?
A. Squirrel
B. Beaver
C. Deer
D. Alligator
C. Deer
Which of the following is NOT a potential purpose of marinating meats?
A. To break down the meat and make it more tender.
B. To help the meat absorb more flavor and taste delicious.
C. To spice up common ingredients and keep meals exciting.
D. To prevent the meat you left in your fridge too long from going bad.
D. To prevent the meat you left in your fridge too long from going bad!
Soaking meat in a marinade made with lemon or lime juice, vinegar, buttermilk or even yogurt can help tenderize tough proteins. Soaking meat in a marinade made with lemon or lime juice, vinegar, buttermilk or even yogurt can help tenderize tough proteins.
One cup of the following will weigh the LEAST?
A. Milk
B. Chocolate chips
C. Flour
D. Walnuts
A. Milk!
Liquid measuring cups indicate that 1 cup = 8 ounces. But what they really mean is 1 cup of liquid = 8 fluid ounces. For dry measurements, the rules change. Because dry ingredients vary greatly in weight, you can’t rely on the same conversion. For example, 1 cup of all-purpose flour weighs 4.5 ounces, not 8 ounces. On the other hand, 1 cup of chocolate chips weighs a little over 6 ounces.
What kind of Greek bread is used in a gyro?
A. Naan
B. Baguette
C. Rye
D. Pita
D. Pita!
What yellow seasoning may help with mood stabilization, wound healing, and balancing blood sugar?
A. Turmeric
B. Mustard
C. Nutmeg
D. Cardamom
A. Turmeric!
Turmeric can be used to season meats, vegetables, in soups, and also in teas!
Which of the following are not actually a nut?
A. Almonds
B. Cashews
C. Peanuts
D. Macadamias
A. Almonds!
They are actually considered a seed!
What does it mean to "fold in" when cooking?
A. To gently combine light and heavy ingredients.
B. To stir quickly to combine ingredients.
C. To wrap dough around other ingredients.
D. To mash and flatten ingredients.
A. To gently combine light and heavy ingredients!
The lighter mixture (like beaten eggs) is placed on top of the heavier mixture (like whipped cream or cake batter), then the two are combined by passing a spatula down through the mixture, across the bottom, and up over the top. This process continues until the mixtures are combined. This traps air into bubbles in the product, allowing baked goods to rise.
You are preparing for Christmas dinner (I know, already??!). You found a recipe that calls for 4 1/3 cups of an ingredient for six servings. You are planning to have 18 people over! How many cups of that ingredient do you now need to make sure you have enough?
A. 8 2/3 cups
B. 9 1/3 cups
C. 11 3/4 cups
D. 13 cups
D. 13 cups!
We are tripling this recipe, so 4 cups*3=12 cups, and 1/3 cups*3=3/3 cups (or 1 whole cup). Add them together and get 13!
A tangelo is a cross between which three fruits?
A. Tangerine, mango, orange
B. Pineapple, grapefruit, tangerine
C. Tangerine, grapefruit, orange
D. Orange, apple, grapefruit
C. Tangerine, grapefruit, orange
A. Cauliflower
B. Cabbage
C. Broccoli
D. Asparagus
D. Asparagus
Cruciferous vegetables typically have four-petaled flowers that resemble a crucifer (or cross). They are a good source of fiber, Vitamin C & B9, potassium, and other nutrients, and also may help fight certain types of cancer!
What are "rocky mountain oysters"?
A. Very large oysters
B. Oysters found in lakes
C. "Oysters" made from pig's eyes
D. "Oysters" made from bull testicles
D. "Oysters" made from bull testicles!
JUST FOR FUN: Have you ever, or would you ever, eat rocky mountain oysters?