Baking
What ingredient is primarily responsible for making bread rise?
Yeast
What should you always do before using a knife?
Ensure it is sharp and handled correctly.
What is the term for cooking food in very hot water?
Boiling
Which food network chef is known for his flaming shirt and intense hair cut?
Guy Fieri
What kitchen tool do you use to flip pancakes?
Spatula
What is the purpose of using parchment paper when baking?
Prevent sticking and make cleanup easier
Name one way to prevent cross-contamination in the kitchen.
Example: Using separate cutting boards for meat and vegetables.
How do you know when pasta is al dente?
Cooked but still firm to the bite.
Which famous chef is known for his thick accent and his intense emotional outbursts?
Gordon Ramsay
Name the utensil used to measure dry ingredients.
Dry measuring cup/measuring spoons.
Where did the sweet bread Brioche originate from?
France
What is the correct way to extinguish a grease fire?
Cover it with a lid or use baking soda, never water.
What is also known as Japanese horseradish?
Wasabi
What cooking show features home cooks competing for a chance to win a restaurant franchise?
MasterChef
What is a spork?
A spoon and fork combined.
What temperature do you usually bake a cake at?
350 F
Why is it important to wear closed-toed shoes in the kitchen?
To protect your feet from spills and dropped items.
Kimchi is a pickled vegetable dish from which country?
Korea
What is the name of the popular cooking competition show where chefs compete in timed challenges? This show is very "cutting edge".
Chopped
What do you use a pastry cutter for?
Mixing/cutting margarine into flour (for example).
Name a common leavening agent used in baking cookies.
Baking soda or baking powder
How should you store raw meat in the refrigerator?
On the bottom shelf to prevent juices from dripping onto other foods.
What is the difference between sauteing and frying?
Sauteing uses less oil and is done at a higher heat.
Fill in the blanks "Hot Off The _____" is hosted by Bobby Flay.
Grill
What is the purpose of a whisk in cooking?
To mix ingredients together and incorporate air.