Cooking Terms
This French Culinary Term refers to the organization and preparation of ingredients and equipment before cooking.
What is Mise en Place?
This celebrity chef is known for his fiery temper and shows like "Hell's Kitchen" and "MasterChef."
Who is Gordon Ramsey?
This spice is made from the dried inner bark of trees and is commonly used in both sweet and savory dishes.
What is cinnamon?
What's bigger 1/4 cup of rice or 1/8 cup of rice
1/4 cup of rice
Cooking food in water or broth at a high temperature (usually around 100°C or 212°F).
What is boiling?
A term used to describe pasta or vegetables that are cooked to be firm to the bite, not overly soft.
What is Al dente?
This Chef is known for her cook books.
Who is Betty Crocker?
Known as the "king of spices," it is the most widely used spice globally. It is native to India adds heat, sharpness, and a pungent flavor to savory dishes.
What is black pepper?
How many teaspoons do you need to equal one (1) Tablespoon?
Three (3) teaspoons equal one (1) tablespoon
Cooking food in hot oil
What is frying?
A mixture of equal parts flour and fat (butter, for example) used as a thickening agent for sauces and soups.
What is a Roux?
This Chef stars in Food Network Shows like "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" and "Grocery Games"?
Who is Guy Fieri?
This herb, commonly found in Mediterranean cuisine, is often used in meat dishes and sauces and has a distinctive, woody flavor.
What is rosemary?
How many tablespoons in 1/4 cup
4 TABLESPOONS
Cooking food slowly in a small amount of liquid over low heat, usually after browning it in fat.
What is braising?
A basic taste, often described as savory or meaty, found in foods like soy sauce, mushrooms, and ripe tomatoes.
What is Umami?
This celebrity chef and restaurateur became famous with his show "Emeril Live" and his catchphrase "Bam!"
Who is Emeril Lagasse?
This pungent herb, often used in Asian cuisine, has long, thin leaves and a citrusy flavor. It's a key ingredient in Thai and Indonesian dishes.
What is Lemongrass?
How many ounces are in one (1) pound
16 ounces per pound
Briefly cooking food in boiling water and then rapidly cooling it in ice water.
What is blanching?
A smooth, glossy mixture made from chocolate and cream, often used for filling, frosting, or glazing.
What is a Ganache?
This chef could be considered the 1st "Influencer" creating a global empire of kitchen wear, style and home furnishings.
Who is Martha Stewart?
This green herb, often used in Italian cooking, has a sweet, slightly peppery flavor and is a key ingredient in pesto.
What is Basil?
How many cups are in one (1) gallon of milk
16 cups
A cooking method where food is sealed in a vacuum bag and cooked in a water bath at a precise, low temperature for an extended period.
What is Sous-vide?