Cooking Techniques
Method of cooking food in an oven using dry heat?
What is baking?
The leaves of the parsley plant commonly used for flavoring and garnishing.
What are herbs?
The term for preventing harmful bacteria from spreading between food items.
What is cross-contamination?
This popular American food item is often mistaken for a vegetable but is actually a fruit. It is commonly used in pies and is associated with a famous holiday.
What is a pumpkin?
Technique involving cooking food quickly in a small amount of fat over high heat?
What is sautéing?
Ingredients known for their ability to enhance the flavor of dishes and is often used in small amounts.
What are spices?
The traditional dish of Mexico made with corn tortillas and various fillings.
What is a taco?
Perishable food should be stored at what temperature in the refridgerator.
What is 40 degrees F or below?
This event significantly changed the way people prepared food in France.
What is the French Revolution?
Process of cooking food in simmering water.
What is poaching?
A staple food made from wheat that is often used in bread and pasta.
What are flour?
Which Asian cuisine is know for its use of lemongrass and coconut milk.
What is Thai cuisine?
Minimum internal temperature for cooking poultry to ensure safety.
What is 165 degrees F?
An ancient civilization known for its use of the fire for cooking.
What is the Caveman or prehistoric civilization?
Cooking method that uses vacuum-sealed bags in a water bath.
What is sous vide?
This type of macronutrient is typically found in meat, poultry and fish.
What are proteins?
Cooking technique commonly used in French cuisine that involves slow cooking in a liquid.
What is braising?
Proper handwashing when preparing food will prevent this.
What is foodborne illness?
Fast-food chain that revolutionized the restaurant industry in the mid-20th century.
What is McDonalds?
What is grilling?
The Dairy project that is often used in cooking and baking for its creamy texture.
What is cream?
Indian dish made with marinated meat cooked in a tandoor oven.
What is tandoori chicken?
This should be done to eliminate pests in a kitchen environment.
This staple food, also known as "maize," was cultivated by many Native American tribes and played a crucial role in their diets and agricultural practices.
What is corn?