Vegetables
Name a vegetable in the cabbage family
Red, Green, Napa, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Bok choy, Brussels sprouts, Kale, Kohlrabi, Savoy
What does "al dente" mean?
Fish are divided into what two categories?
Fin and shellfish
Where is the best place to thaw a chicken?
Refrigerator
Name a cut of pork?
Loin, shoulder, belly, ribs, tenderloin
What is the most expensive mushroom?
Truffle
What two flours is pasta typically made from?
00 and Semolina
Name a saltwater fish
Why do we truss a bird?
For even cooking, nice presentation
What is the benefit of marinading meats?
Canned, frozen, dried
What three ingredients is fresh pasta made from?
Flour, eggs, salt
How do you tell if a fish is fresh?
Good appearance, moist and pliable fins, fresh odor, clear shiny bulging eyes.
Name a piece of light meat
breast, wing
Why did people cure meats originally?
To preserve them
Name a fruit-vegetable.
Avocado, eggplant, pepper, tomatillos, tomatoes
Shaped pasta goes well with what kind of sauce?
What does "en papillote" mean?
In paper
What makes duck meat unique?
Its all dark meat, very fatty
What meat is bison most similar to?
Beef
What is the definition of a legume?
A group of plants that have a double-seamed pod containing a single row of seeds.
What are the six types of pasta?
Soup, shaped, stuffed, strand, tubular, ribbon
Name a crustacean
lobster, shrimp, crab, crawfish
What are the benefits of basting?
moisture, flavor, browning
What are the four types of cuts for beef?
Tender, Tougher, Ground, Organ