Building a Salad
When should the dressing typically be added to a salad?
Salads made from cooked primary ingredients such as meat, poultry, fish and egg such as egg salad are considered what type of salad?
Protein
A Consommé is a type of soup that is unthickened and has been clarified. What substance is carefully removed from the top of the soup to leave a clarified, pure stock?
The raft
Define Herb:
Herbs are the leaves of plants grown in temperate climates.
A casserole is defined as a combination of foods prepared in a single dish, typically containing a variety of vegetables and grains, but only a small amount of what ingredient?
Meat
Which component of a salad is responsible for enhancing the overall taste and tying the ingredients together?
Dressing
The Caprese salad is a simple Italian dish known for its use of which three key ingredients?
Mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil
What three vegetables is mirepoix made from?
Carrots, celery, and onions
Define Spices.
Spices are the dried roots, stems, and seeds of plants grown in tropical climates.
A roux is the most common thickener for sauces and soups and is a mixture of what two ingredients cooked over medium heat?
Flour and fat
What is the role of the "foundation" component in a salad?
To form the base on which the other ingredients are placed.
Foods such as croutons, seeds, nuts, granola, bacon, and french fried onions, when added to a salad are considered a:
Crunch element
Which soup is described as an 'Ancient Italian soup' made from mirepoix, olive oil, tomatoes, and pasta, with a name that means 'big soup'?
Minestrone
How should you adjust a recipe when substituting fresh herbs for dried herbs?
Use three times more fresh herbs.
What is the key difference between a roux and a beurre manié (pronounced burr-manyay)?
A beurre manié is a mixture of flour and fat that is kneaded together but not cooked.
Why is it important to lift salad greens out of the washing water rather than draining the water from the basin?
To ensure that all the heavy dirt particles remain at the bottom of the basin.
In what order should the main components of a green salad be layered during assembly?
Foundation → Body → Garnish → Dressing
Soups that are thickened by adding cream at the end of the cooking process are called:
Cremes
When should ground spices be added during the cooking process to maximize their flavor release?
Ground spices should be added towards the end of cooking.
Which culinary function is a vital role of starches in cooking?
Gelatinizing and thickening liquids when heated.
What does mouthfeel refer to when creating a high-quality salad?
The contrast and variety of textures in a salad.
The Waldorf salad is named after the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. What key ingredient is a signature component of the Waldorf salad?
Walnuts
Butternut squash soup, cauliflower soup, and potato soup are examples of a thick soup that is thickened through which method?
Pureeing the ingredients
What is the recommended condition for storing herbs and spices to keep their flavor for about a year?
In a cool, dry place away from light, with containers tightly closed.
The soluble fiber in oats, beta-glucan, is associated with which health benefits?
Improved heart health and blood sugar control.