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100

What basic cooking method involves heating food in oil or butter until it becomes golden brown?

What is frying?

100

What kitchen tool is used to remove the outer skin from fruits and vegetables, like carrots and potatoes?

What is a peeler?

100

What term refers to the technique of cutting food into small, uniform pieces to ensure even cooking?

What is chopping?

100

Who is the British chef known for his fiery temper and popular cooking shows like "Hell's Kitchen" and "MasterChef"?

Who is Gordon Ramsay?

100

This Japanese dish consists of vinegared rice paired with various ingredients, often including seafood or vegetables. What is it called?

What is sushi?

200

What technique involves cooking food quickly in a small amount of fat over high heat, often used for vegetables and small pieces of meat?

What is folding?

200

What measuring tool typically comes in sets and is essential for ensuring accurate ingredient amounts in baking?

What are measuring cups?

200

What term describes the culinary process of soaking food in a seasoned liquid to enhance its flavor?

What is marinating?

200

Who is the TikTok sensation known for her unique baked goods, especially her viral "pasta chips" and "salmon bowls"

Who is Emily Mariko?

200

Known as a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, this dish consists of ground meat, typically lamb or beef, mixed with spices and often shaped into skewers. What is it?

What is kebab?

300

What cooking method involves immersing food in hot liquid to cook it gently, often used for soups and stews?

What is simmering?

300

What kitchen appliance is used for blending ingredients at various speeds and can come with different attachments for mixing and whipping?

What is a standmixer?

300

What term describes a mixture of flour and fat cooked together, often used as a thickening agent for sauces?

What is a roux?

300

What popular cooking competition television series features amateur chefs competing for the title of MasterChef and has versions in many countries worldwide?

What is MasterChef? 

300

This traditional Aboriginal Australian dish consists of a type of flatbread made from ground seeds, often cooked over an open fire, and is sometimes served with bush foods like kangaroo or native fruits. What is it?

What is damper?

400

What technique involves cooking food slowly in a covered pot with a small amount of liquid to tenderize it, often used for tougher cuts of meat?

What is braising?

400

What specialized tool is designed for creating thin, even slices of vegetables or meats and often features adjustable thickness settings?

What is a mandolin?

400

What term refers to a small amount of food, often used to describe appetizers or small plates served before the main course?

What is hors d'oeuvre?

400

Which chef, known for his signature catchphrase "Bam!" and vibrant personality?

Who is Emeril?

400

This complex and flavorful dish originates from Spain and is made with rice, saffron, chicken, and seafood, traditionally cooked in a wide, shallow pan. What is it?

What is paella?

500

What advanced cooking technique requires precise temperature control using a vacuum-sealed bag submerged in a water bath to achieve even cooking?

What is sous vide?

500

What advanced kitchen equipment allows for precise temperature control and is often used for sous vide cooking to achieve perfectly cooked proteins?

What is an immersion circulator?

500

What term describes the process of using a culinary torch or high heat to create a caramelized crust on the surface of food, often seen in desserts like crème brûlée?

What is brûléeing? 

500

Who is the beloved British baker known for her role as a judge on the BBC show "The Great British Bake Off"?

Who is Mary Berry?

500

What is the traditional Italian dish made of thinly sliced raw meat or fish, typically served as an appetizer?

What is carpaccio?