Easy Peasy
A French term that means “to put everything in place.”
Mise En Place
The body's main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
1 cup contains this many tablespoons?
16
This is a wet cooking method involving cooking meats in gently simmering liquids.
Poaching
A classic aromatic base of diced onions, carrots, and celery cooked in butter or oil.
Mirepoix
Father of Culinary
Chef Auguste Escoffier
1 cup of butter equals this many sticks of butter?
2 Sticks
This cooking technique involves quickly submerging fruits and vegetables in boiling water and then quickly submerging in an ice bath to stop the cooking process?
Blanching
Softening the fibers of meat with a mallet
Tenderizing
The savory, rich "fifth taste" found in foods like mushrooms, aged cheese, meat, and soy sauce.
Umami
An illness caused by contaminated foods or beverages.
Food Borne Illness
It is the number of portions the recipe will make.
Yield
What were chicken nuggets called when they were first invented?
Chicken Krispies
What are the four main ingredients in ice cream?
Eggs, milk, cream, and sugar
A hot water bath used to gently and evenly cook delicate items like custards or cheesecakes.
Bain Marie
Tiny single-celled microorganisms that can make people very sick if they find their way to food.
Bacteria
Energy from macronutrients in food is measured in units called ...
Calories
Which spirit is known to be made from fermented rice?
Sake
Which distinct ingredient is used in Italian cheesecakes?
Ricotta Cheese
Restaurant slang meaning an item is out of stock or removed from the menu.
86
A recipe is a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required.
Recipe
are substances (solids, liquids, gases, vapors, dust) that can cause harm to humans or the environment through various routes like inhalation, skin contact, or ingestion, leading to immediate issues (burns, irritation, fires, explosions) or long- term problems (cancer, organ damage).
Chemical Hazzards
Which ingredients combine to create a ganache?
Whipped Cream and Melted Chocolate
What is the culinary term for “according to the menu”?
A La Carte
Restaurant slang meaning an item is out of stock or removed from the menu.
Baste
This is the process of eating and absorbing food that your body needs for nourishment.
Nutrition
What iconic meal did McDonald’s introduce in 1968?
Big Mac
Which popular Greek dessert is made from filo pastry?
Baklava
A cooked mixture of equal parts flour and fat used to thicken soups and sauces.
Roux
To spoon or brush pan liquids, fat, or sauce over food while cooking.
Brunoise