Meats and Seafood
What is the difference between "sirloin" and "steak"?
Sirloin is a specific cut of steak.
What does "pasteurized" mean?
Heat-treated to kill harmful bacteria.
What is "juice"?
Liquid extracted from fruits.
What is "aroma"?
The smell of a spice or herb.
What is "al dente"?
Pasta cooked to be firm to the bite.
What is the difference between "shellfish" and "finfish"?
Shellfish have shells, while finfish have fins and scales.
What happens when milk "spoils"?
It sours and becomes unsafe to drink.
What is the best way to store leafy greens?
In a refrigerator, wrapped in a damp towel.
What is the role of "salt" in cooking?
To enhance flavor.
What are the key characteristics of a flaky puff pastry?
Flaky puff pastry has layers of dough separated by butter, creating a light and crisp texture.
How should meats be stored to prevent spoilage?
At or below 4°C or 40°F.
What is "evaporated milk"?
Milk with most of the water removed.
What vitamin is commonly found in citrus fruits?
a) Vitamin B
b) Vitamin A
c) Vitamin C
d) Vitamin E
c) Vitamin C
What does it mean to "season" food?
To add spices or herbs to improve flavor.
How should stale bread be repurposed in a kitchen?
Stale bread can be used in croutons, bread pudding, or as a thickening agent in soups.
What is "roe"?
Fish eggs.
How should dairy products be stored?
In a cool environment, typically below 4°C or 40°F.
What is an "inflorescent" vegetable?
Vegetables like broccoli that are flower clusters.
Why should spices be stored in airtight containers?
To preserve their flavor and prevent contamination.
What is the difference between phyllo pastries and puff pastries?
Phyllo pastries are made of very thin dough layers, while puff pastries rely on layers of butter for rising.
What is the term for meat from young cattle?
Veal
What is the difference between "cream cheese" and "yogurt"?
Cream cheese is a soft cheese, while yogurt is fermented milk.
What does "blanching" do to vegetables?
Partially cooks them and preserves color.
What is the difference between "spices" and "herbs"?
Spices come from seeds or bark; herbs come from leaves.
What is the purpose of leavening in bread making?
Leavening creates gas bubbles in dough, making bread rise and become airy.