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Quiz about Cooking for Dummies or I am NOT a Top Chef

Cooking for Dummies: or, I am NOT a "Top Chef" Quiz

This is a fairly simple quiz about common recipes and ingredients. I am a Southerner, so there are some questions about the food of that region.

A multiple-choice quiz by nahs386. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
nahs386

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
338,509

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
849

Last 3 plays: Guest 209 (6/10), Guest 172 (3/10), Mimi1950 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. True French dressing is not the vile orange goo found bottled in some American grocery stores. So, what IS French dressing? Hint

a tomato-based salad dressing

a bleu cheese-based dressing

a dressing similar to ranch, but lighter

a simple viniagrette

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is simple syrup? Hint

Any light syrup.

Mix of 1:1 sugar to water.

Maple syrup.

Corn syrup.

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Question 3 of 10

3. It sounds like something you would do in Vegas, but what does it mean to "dice" an onion? Hint

Roll it around.

Cut it into strips.

Throw it away.

Cut it into small pieces.

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Question 4 of 10

4. You can make gumbo with just about any proteins you have on hand, but what one ingredient is a "must" for any true gumbo? Hint

tomatoes

garlic

okra

onions

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Question 5 of 10

5. What 3 ingredients do Cajun cooks jokingly call the "Holy Trinity"? Hint

butter, cream, and cayenne pepper

butter, hot sauce, and oil

celery, onion, and bell pepper

onions, garlic, and hot sauce

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Question 6 of 10

6. If you don't have a meat thermometer, what is the easiest way to ensure that your roasted poultry is done? Hint

The color of the skin.

The drumsticks move easily.

The smell.

Ask it, "Are you done?"

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Question 7 of 10

7. The pasta package tells you to cook the pasta "al dente". What does this phrase actually mean? Hint

Very chewy.

Until done.

To the taste.

Literally, "to the tooth".

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Question 8 of 10

8. How do you fix a dish that is oversweetened? Hint

Add a bit of salt and lemon juice.

Add a pinch of flour to the dish.

Add baking soda to the dish.

Add vinegar to the dish.

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the difference between a herb and a spice? Hint

Herbs from fruit or seeds, spices from leaves.

They were once both in the Spice Girls.

They are both the same.

Herbs come from leaves, spices from fruit or seeds.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where on the menu would you find sweetbreads? Hint

nowehere--this doesn't exist.

in the dessert section, of course!

in the entrees

in the salad and soups section

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. True French dressing is not the vile orange goo found bottled in some American grocery stores. So, what IS French dressing?

Answer: a simple viniagrette

The beauty of this vinaigrette is that you can impart any flavor you like. Add fresh herbs, curry, garlic, or even eggs.

2. What is simple syrup?

Answer: Mix of 1:1 sugar to water.

Simple syrup is a must in any beverage-maker's repertoire. It is the basic ingredient in mojitos and homemade lemonade.

3. It sounds like something you would do in Vegas, but what does it mean to "dice" an onion?

Answer: Cut it into small pieces.

This is the most common general preparation for many recipes. "Mincing" vegetables indicates an even finer chop.

4. You can make gumbo with just about any proteins you have on hand, but what one ingredient is a "must" for any true gumbo?

Answer: okra

Yes, the slimy green vegetable so beloved to Southerners is what makes gumbo unique. Okra originated in Africa and was brought to American culture by slaves. Many of the Cajun and Creole recipes have a strong Afro-Caribbean influence.

5. What 3 ingredients do Cajun cooks jokingly call the "Holy Trinity"?

Answer: celery, onion, and bell pepper

These vegetables are the main flavoring in etouffee and jambalaya. I prefer red bell pepper as it imparts a sweeter flavor, but it is simply a matter of personal taste.

6. If you don't have a meat thermometer, what is the easiest way to ensure that your roasted poultry is done?

Answer: The drumsticks move easily.

I have not had great luck with meat thermometers--often the chicken or turkey will get overdone. This method is the best way to get fowl that is completely cooked, yet still juicy and tender.

7. The pasta package tells you to cook the pasta "al dente". What does this phrase actually mean?

Answer: Literally, "to the tooth".

This term means how the pasta feels when you eat it. Well-cooked pasta should be fairly firm, but never mushy. The old trick of throwing the pasta against the wall to test doneness is a fallacy. Pasta will stick after just a few minutes due to the starches coming out. The surest method is just to taste it!

8. How do you fix a dish that is oversweetened?

Answer: Add a bit of salt and lemon juice.

If you add too much salt, add a bit of sugar and acid (i.e., vinegar). A slice of potato also does a great job of getting rid of much of the excess salt. Simply toss it when you are done.

9. What is the difference between a herb and a spice?

Answer: Herbs come from leaves, spices from fruit or seeds.

The one spice that is the odd one out is cinnamon: it actually comes from the bark of a tree. Saffron, the world's most expensive spice, is derived from crocus flowers. Dill, basil, oregano, and other herbs are from a variety of plants.

10. Where on the menu would you find sweetbreads?

Answer: in the entrees

Sweetbreads are becoming more popular among true foodies as the push for sustainable and organic cooking becomes more popular. Sweetbreads are the thymus and pancreas glands of calves, piglets, and lambs and are considered a prized delicacy.

Source: Author nahs386

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