Cooking Terminology Quiz

What does "season" mean in cooking?

• To add salt and pepper to taste.

• To cook at a specific temperature.

• To cut food into small, even pieces.

• To remove excess liquid.

Which word means "to cut off the outer covering"?

• Peel

• Mince

• Shred

• Mash

Which verb means "to mix ingredients thoroughly"?

• Grill

• Roast

• Combine

• Simmer

If you "whisk" ingredients, what are you doing?

• Stirring rapidly to incorporate air into a mixture.

• Cutting into small cubes.

• Crushing ingredients into a smooth consistency.

• Mixing gently with a spoon.

If a dish is described as "bland," how does it likely taste?

• Rich and flavorful

• Spicy and hot

• Mild and lacking in flavor

• Sour and tangy

If you "stir" something, what are you doing?

• Cutting into small pieces.

• Mixing ingredients by turning over and over.

• Cooking with direct exposure to fire or heat.

• Adding salt to enhance flavor.

Which word means "to cut into small pieces"?

• Peel

• Chop

• Blend

• Stir

Which word means "to cook in hot fat or oil"?

• Steam

• Fry

• Boil

• Simmer

What does "bake" mean?

• To cook in a microwave.

• To cook on a stove.

• To cook in an oven.

• To cook in boiling water.

Which type of food texture is often described as "crunchy"?

• Soft and smooth

• Juicy and tender

• Crisp and firm

• Moist and chewy