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What does "Al Dente" refer to?

Specific way of cooking linguine pasta that maximizes the flavor of the noodle.

Term used when cooking rice noodles to ensure they don't stick.

Describes pasta that is cooked until it offers a slight resistance to the bite.

Putting a dent in dough to prevent air bubbles when baking.

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What does to fillet mean?

To flatten a piece of meat.

To remove the skin from fish.

To remove the bones from meat or fish.

To grill meat or fish without oil.

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What does simmer mean?

To cook slowly in liquid over low heat at a temperature of about 180°.

To turn the stove flame on the highest setting for 5 min, then remove the item.

To stir a pot while the water is boiling.

To allow liquid to boil for at least 20 minutes.

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Which of the following is an example of a garnish?

Parsley

Feta cheese

BBQ sauce

Bread stick

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What does to baste mean?

To immerse in rapidly boiling water and allow to cook slightly.

To cook on a grill under strong, direct heat.

To remove fat from the surface of stews, soups, or stock.

To moisten foods during cooking with pan drippings or sauce.

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Which ingredient goes into a basic Pesto?

Pepper

Oregano

Pinenuts

Arugula

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What does Julienne refer to?

To work and press dough with the palms of the hands or mechanically, to develop the gluten in the flour.

Julienne is derived from Julia, as in Julia Childs, world famous chef.

To cut vegetables, fruits, or cheeses into thin strips.

To rub on a grater that separates the food in various sizes of bits or shreds.

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What's the difference between a convection oven and a conventional oven?

A convection oven uses a fan.

A convection oven uses radioactivity.

There is no difference, just semantics.

A convection oven lacks the broiler setting.

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What is to truss?

To extract color, flavor, or other qualities from a substance by leaving it in water just below the boiling point.

To secure poultry with string, to hold its shape while cooking.

To combine ingredients with a lifting motion.

To cut or tear in small, long, narrow pieces.

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Which type of wood should you NOT use for smoking foods on an outdoor grill?

Fruitwoods

Oakwoods

Hardwoods

Softwoods

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