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1. What is the definition of bake?

To cook by steaming over hot water.

To cook by dry heat, usually in an oven.

To cook by frying in oil.

To cook by boiling in water.

Baking involves cooking by dry heat in an oven, while boiling, frying, and steaming involve different cooking methods using water, oil, or steam respectively.

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Baking involves cooking by dry heat in an oven, while boiling, frying, and steaming involve different cooking methods using water, oil, or steam respectively.

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2. What is barbecue?

To boil meat in water until fully cooked.

To grill meat over an open flame.

To fry meat quickly in a pan with oil.

To bake meat in the oven at high heat.

To roast meat slowly on a split rack over heat - blasting frequently w/ a seasoned sauce.

Barbecue is a cooking method that involves slow roasting meat over heat with frequent basting to enhance the flavor. Boiling, frying, baking, and grilling are different cooking methods that do not involve the same process as barbecue.

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3. What does it mean to beat in cooking?

To freeze the mixture before further use.

To add more salt for seasoning.

To heat up the mixture slowly over low heat.

To make mixture smooth by lifting it over & over quickly w/ a big beating stroke or incorearte qucikl;y throught the mixture.

In cooking terminologies, 'beat' refers to the process of making a mixture smooth by incorporating air through quick and repetitive strokes or blending thoroughly.

Explanation

In cooking terminologies, 'beat' refers to the process of making a mixture smooth by incorporating air through quick and repetitive strokes or blending thoroughly.

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4. What does it mean to blend?

To mix 2 or more ingredients together until well combined.

To separate ingredients into individual components.

To shake vigorously in a cocktail shaker.

To bake in an oven at high heat.

Blending refers to the process of mixing ingredients together until they are well combined.

Explanation

Blending refers to the process of mixing ingredients together until they are well combined.

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5. What does it mean to boil?

To marinate food in a mixture of spices and herbs.

To cook in water or liquid in which bubbles rise continually & brake on surface.

To bake in an oven at a high temperature.

To freeze a liquid by lowering its temperature.

Boiling refers to the cooking process of heating a liquid until it reaches its boiling point and bubbles continually rise and break on the surface.

Explanation

Boiling refers to the cooking process of heating a liquid until it reaches its boiling point and bubbles continually rise and break on the surface.

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6. What does it mean to broil food?

To cook food in a microwave oven

To cook over, or in front of hot coals, gas, or electric burner or other form of electric heat.

To cook food by boiling in water

To cook food by baking in an oven

Broiling involves cooking food using high heat from above, while microwaving, baking, and boiling involve different cooking methods.

Explanation

Broiling involves cooking food using high heat from above, while microwaving, baking, and boiling involve different cooking methods.

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7. What does it mean to brown a food?

Freeze the food for preservation

Add more salt to the food

To bake, dry, or toast a food until the surface is brown.

Steam the food until tender

Browning a food involves baking, drying, or toasting it until the surface turns brown, enhancing its flavor through the Maillard reaction.

Explanation

Browning a food involves baking, drying, or toasting it until the surface turns brown, enhancing its flavor through the Maillard reaction.

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8. What does it mean to brush food?

To style food for presentation.

To sweep crumbs off a table.

To coat food w/ butter, margarine, or egg - using a small brush.

To clean food before cooking it.

Brushing food refers to applying a thin coat of butter, margarine, or egg using a small brush to enhance flavor or texture during cooking.

Explanation

Brushing food refers to applying a thin coat of butter, margarine, or egg using a small brush to enhance flavor or texture during cooking.

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9. What does it mean to cook?

To freeze food for later consumption.

To clean kitchen utensils.

To prepare food by applying heat in any form.

To water plants in the garden.

Cooking involves preparing food through the application of heat, not freezing, cleaning, or watering plants.

Explanation

Cooking involves preparing food through the application of heat, not freezing, cleaning, or watering plants.

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10. How should sugar & fat be mixed together to create a fluffy texture?

To beat sugar & fat together until fluffy.

To freeze sugar & fat together until solid.

To melt sugar and fat together over heat.

To blend sugar & fat together until smooth.

In order to create a fluffy texture when combining sugar and fat, it is essential to beat them together until fluffy. This process helps incorporate air into the mixture, resulting in a light and airy texture.

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11. What is meant by the term 'Cut - in' in baking?

To add ingredients to a mixture one by one.

To cut fat into flour w/ 2 knives, or a pastry blender, until it is distributed in small particles throughtout the mixture.

To slice bread horizontally for sandwiches.

To trim excess dough from the edges of a pie crust.

In baking, the term 'Cut - in' refers to the process of cutting fat into flour until it is distributed in small particles throughout the mixture, usually done using 2 knives or a pastry blender to achieve a crumbly texture.

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12. What does 'chop' mean?

To cut into small pieces

To boil in water.

To mix ingredients together.

To bake in an oven.

The correct answer 'to cut into small pieces' is the definition of the term 'chop'. The other options do not accurately describe the meaning of 'chop'.

Explanation

The correct answer 'to cut into small pieces' is the definition of the term 'chop'. The other options do not accurately describe the meaning of 'chop'.

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13. What does it mean to dice something?

To blend into a liquid

To slice into long strips

To cut into very small cubes.

To bake at a high temperature

Dicing is a culinary technique where food is cut into very small cubes, typically around 1/4 inch in size.

Explanation

Dicing is a culinary technique where food is cut into very small cubes, typically around 1/4 inch in size.

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14. What does the term 'fold - in' mean in cooking?

To vigorously stir ingredients together until well combined.

To chop ingredients into small pieces before adding to a recipe.

To mix ingredients by gently turing one part over another with a spatula.

To bake a dish at a high temperature to give it a crispy exterior.

In cooking, the term 'fold - in' refers to the gentle mixing of ingredients by turning one part over another with a spatula, rather than stirring vigorously or chopping ingredients.

Explanation

In cooking, the term 'fold - in' refers to the gentle mixing of ingredients by turning one part over another with a spatula, rather than stirring vigorously or chopping ingredients.

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15. What is the definition of grate?

To make a harsh rasping sound.

To cause someone to feel humble or worthless.

To express severe irritation or discontent.

To finely divide food in various sizes by rubbing in on a grater w/ a sharp projections.

The correct answer defines 'grate' in the culinary context of food preparation.

Explanation

The correct answer defines 'grate' in the culinary context of food preparation.

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16. What does the term 'knead' mean in cooking?

To mix ingredients together gently or in a circular motion.

To bake at a high temperature in an oven.

To chop ingredients finely with a knife.

To work dough w/ the "heal" of the hands, using a pressing motion, accomm by folding & streching until smooth elastic.

Kneading involves working dough with the hands in a specific pressing, folding, and stretching motion to achieve a smooth and elastic texture, different from baking, chopping, or mixing ingredients in a general manner.

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17. What does it mean to mince food?

To cook food slowly over low heat.

To marinate food in a seasoned liquid.

To cut or chop food as finely as possible.

To mix ingredients together until well blended.

Mincing involves cutting or chopping food into very small pieces, typically to enhance the texture and flavor of the dish.

Explanation

Mincing involves cutting or chopping food into very small pieces, typically to enhance the texture and flavor of the dish.

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18. What does the word 'peel' mean?

To remove strip off the skin or rind of some fruits & vegetables.

To whistle loudly

To bake in an oven

To stir vigorously

The correct answer refers to the action of removing the outer layer of fruits and vegetables which is commonly done before consuming or cooking them.

Explanation

The correct answer refers to the action of removing the outer layer of fruits and vegetables which is commonly done before consuming or cooking them.

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19. What is the definition of 'roll'?

To make a decision by casting a die.

A type of bread typically served at dinner.

To tumble or move by turning over and over.

To flat in to a desired thickness by using a rolling pin.

The correct answer refers to the culinary technique of rolling out dough to a specific thickness using a rolling pin.

Explanation

The correct answer refers to the culinary technique of rolling out dough to a specific thickness using a rolling pin.

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20. What is the definition of saute?

To bake in the oven.

To deep fry in oil.

To cook in any small amount of fat.

To cook in a large amount of fat.

Sauteing involves cooking food quickly in a small amount of fat over high heat, allowing for caramelization and browning of the ingredients.

Explanation

Sauteing involves cooking food quickly in a small amount of fat over high heat, allowing for caramelization and browning of the ingredients.

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21. What does it mean to season food?

To chop or dice ingredients into small pieces.

To bake or cook food in an oven.

To add salt, pepper, or other substances to food to enhance the flavor.

To store food at a low temperature to prolong freshness.

Seasoning food involves adding salt, pepper, or other ingredients to enhance its flavor, rather than the cooking method, chopping technique, or storage temperature.

Explanation

Seasoning food involves adding salt, pepper, or other ingredients to enhance its flavor, rather than the cooking method, chopping technique, or storage temperature.

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22. What does it mean to simmer?

Heat the food rapidly at a high temperature until it is fully cooked.

To cook below the boiling point, bubbles, form slowly & break on the surface.

Boil the food in water until it is thoroughly cooked.

Cook the food over an open flame until it is charred.

Leave the food to cook slowly at a low temperature with minimal bubbles.

Simmering is a cooking technique where the food is cooked gently in liquid at a temperature just below boiling. This method allows flavors to meld while keeping the food tender and preventing it from overcooking. Unlike boiling where the liquid is bubbling vigorously, simmering involves small bubbles forming slowly and breaking on the surface.

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23. What is the process of cooking by using the steam generated from boiling water?

To cook in the steam generated by boiling water.

To grill over an open flame.

To bake in an oven.

To fry in hot oil.

Steaming is a cooking method that involves using the steam generated from boiling water to cook food. It is a healthy and gentle way of preparing food without the need for added oils or fats.

Explanation

Steaming is a cooking method that involves using the steam generated from boiling water to cook food. It is a healthy and gentle way of preparing food without the need for added oils or fats.

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24. What does it mean to stir?

To mix by using circular motion, going around & around until blended.

To cut into small pieces

To heat without blending

To freeze quickly

Stirring involves mixing ingredients by moving them in circular motions to blend them together.

Explanation

Stirring involves mixing ingredients by moving them in circular motions to blend them together.

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25. What does it mean to toss ingredients?

To blend ingredients together using a food processor

To chop ingredients finely

To mix ingredients lightly without mashing or crushing them.

To cook in a slow cooker

When tossing ingredients, you are gently mixing them together without applying too much force to avoid crushing or mashing them.

Explanation

When tossing ingredients, you are gently mixing them together without applying too much force to avoid crushing or mashing them.

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26. What does it mean to whip food?

To bake in an oven.

To beat rapidly to introduce air bubbles into food applied to cream, eggs, & gelatin.

To boil water.

To slice ingredients finely.

Whipping food involves beating it rapidly to incorporate air, resulting in a light and fluffy texture. This process is commonly used with cream, eggs, and gelatin to add volume.

Explanation

Whipping food involves beating it rapidly to incorporate air, resulting in a light and fluffy texture. This process is commonly used with cream, eggs, and gelatin to add volume.

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