How Well do you Know Cooking ?
Enter our competition to win a free Cuisinart 3-in-1 Multicooker!
Try to answer these cooking terminology questions correctly and quickly!
/10
0:00
What does "Al Dente" refer to?
Putting a dent in dough to prevent air bubbles when baking.
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.
/10
0:00
What does to fillet mean?
To remove the bones from meat or fish.
To flatten a piece of meat.
To remove the skin from fish.
To grill meat or fish without oil.
/10
0:00
What does simmer mean?
To allow liquid to boil for at least 20 minutes.
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 cook slowly in liquid over low heat at a temperature of about 180°.
/10
0:00
Which of the following is an example of a garnish?
BBQ sauce
Parsley
Bread stick
Feta cheese
/10
0:00
What does to baste mean?
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.
To immerse in rapidly boiling water and allow to cook slightly.
/10
0:00
Which ingredient goes into a basic Pesto?
Pepper
Oregano
Arugula
Pinenuts
/10
0:00
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.
To rub on a grater that separates the food in various sizes of bits or shreds.
Julienne is derived from Julia, as in Julia Childs, world famous chef.
To cut vegetables, fruits, or cheeses into thin strips.
/10
0:00
What's the difference between a convection oven and a conventional oven?
A convection oven uses a fan.
A convection oven uses radioactivity.
A convection oven lacks the broiler setting.
There is no difference, just semantics.
/10
0:00
What is to truss?
To cut or tear in small, long, narrow pieces.
To combine ingredients with a lifting motion.
To secure poultry with string, to hold its shape while cooking.
To extract color, flavor, or other qualities from a substance by leaving it in water just below the boiling point.
/10
0:00
Which type of wood should you NOT use for smoking foods on an outdoor grill?
Softwoods
Oakwoods
Fruitwoods
Hardwoods
0:00
You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers
Looks like you need to brush up on your cooking knowledge.
0:00
You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers
You have some basic cooking knowledge, but may need to learn more!
0:00
You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers
Well done! Depending on how the other contestants did, you may be a winner. We'll be in touch shortly!
