Mother Sauces

What are the five mother sauces?

• Ranch, Thousand Island, Blue Cheese, Caesar, and French

• Soy, Teriyaki, Sweet and Sour, Hoisin, and Oyster

• Béchamel, Velouté, Espagnole, Hollandaise, and Tomato

• Marinara, Alfredo, Pesto, Carbonara, and Salsa

Which mother sauce is made from a roux and milk?

• Espagnole

• Béchamel

• Hollandaise

• Tomato

Who is credited with the creation of the concept of mother sauces?

• Gordon Ramsay

• Julia Child

• Jamie Oliver

• Auguste Escoffier

Which mother sauce is made from tomatoes?

• Sauce Hollandaise

• Sauce Béarnaise

• Sauce Tomate

• Sauce Espagnole

What is the main ingredient in hollandaise sauce?

• Milk

• Mayonnaise

• Egg yolks

• Butter

Which mother sauce is made from a brown stock and a brown roux?

• Hollandaise sauce

• Velouté sauce

• Béchamel sauce

• Espagnole sauce

Which mother sauce is made from a white stock and a white roux?

• Béchamel sauce

• Hollandaise sauce

• Velouté sauce

• Espagnole sauce

Which mother sauce is made from a fish stock and a roux?

• Sauce Mornay

• Sauce Béarnaise

• Sauce Normande

• Sauce Hollandaise

Which mother sauce is made from a velouté and cream?

• Sauce Hollandaise

• Sauce Allemande

• Sauce Espagnole

• Sauce Béchamel

What is the purpose of mother sauces in cooking?

• Mother sauces are used to add crunchiness to dishes

• Mother sauces are used to make desserts

• Mother sauces are used to dilute the flavor of dishes

• The purpose of mother sauces in cooking is to serve as a base for many other sauces and add flavor, richness, and texture to dishes.