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Cooking Terms Trivia Quiz

So you say you've been cooking forever and can almost open your own diner. Okay, let's see if you're ready. Take this little quiz and find out.

A multiple-choice quiz by mnina. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mnina

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
159,499

Updated
Apr 13 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
9090

Last 3 plays: Guest 67 (8/10), Ripley19 (9/10), quizzer74 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is a mirepoix? Hint

ingredients for fondant icing

a mixture of onions, carrots and celery

a mixture of raisins, walnuts and brown sugar

a French term for browning meat

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Question 2 of 10

2. A petite marmite is a small cut of lamb.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Farina is the ground inner part of what grain?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. A chateaubriand is what type of steak? Hint

sirloin

tenderloin

blade cut

porterhouse

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Question 5 of 10

5. Bisque ice cream is a cold soup made of ice cream and strawberries.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Allumette potatoes are basically smaller, thin shoestring french fries.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Turkish coffee is made with equal amounts of what two ingredients? Hint

coffee and Turkish wine

coffee and sugar

coffee and steamed goat milk

coffee and strong brewed tea

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the red-colored spice that is used to season Spanish rice and that colours it yellow?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Sweetbreads are made up of buttered leftover cubes of anise bread and gingerbread.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. A Vichyssoise is what type of food? Hint

dessert

soup

meat pie

after dinner liquor

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is a mirepoix?

Answer: a mixture of onions, carrots and celery

A mirepoix of vegetables is added to sauces, soups, stews, and in a marinade for meat and poultry.

2. A petite marmite is a small cut of lamb.

Answer: False

Petite marmite is a term for a strong consomme of beef, chicken and vegetables. Its meaning comes from the name of the earthenware pot it is cooked in.

3. Farina is the ground inner part of what grain?

Answer: Wheat

Farina can be eaten as a cereal or as a side dish. But farina can also be used to thicken certain sauces in gourmet cooking.

4. A chateaubriand is what type of steak?

Answer: tenderloin

Chateaubriand is a thick double tenderloin which has been sauteed or broiled and then sliced thin. It is named for a French author and gourmand.

5. Bisque ice cream is a cold soup made of ice cream and strawberries.

Answer: False

Bisque ice cream is a high butter fat content ice cream with macaroon or sponge cake crumbs added. (I can almost feel my arteries clogging by just thinking of it.)

6. Allumette potatoes are basically smaller, thin shoestring french fries.

Answer: True

Allumette potatoes are just fancy French matchstick french fries. Incidentally, french fries are called pommes frites in French.

7. Turkish coffee is made with equal amounts of what two ingredients?

Answer: coffee and sugar

The coffee and sugar are completely pulverized into a powder before being mixed with the very hot water. This coffee is very strong and extremely sweet.

8. What is the red-colored spice that is used to season Spanish rice and that colours it yellow?

Answer: Saffron

The ingredients used to make Spanish rice are rice, chopped tomatoes, chopped onions, and chopped green peppers. Not only is this dish delicious, but it makes a colorful side dish to your meal.

9. Sweetbreads are made up of buttered leftover cubes of anise bread and gingerbread.

Answer: False

Sweetbreads are not a bread. A sweetbread is made from the thymus glands of a calf or lamb. (It is an acquired taste. I did not acquire it.)

10. A Vichyssoise is what type of food?

Answer: soup

The soup was named for Vichy, France. It is a creamed soup made from pureed potatoes and leeks which can be served hot or cold.

Source: Author mnina

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