Understanding Recipes Quiz

What is a recipe?

• A type of food

• A set of directions for making a food or beverage

• A cooking tool

• A list of ingredients only

What does the yield of a recipe indicate?

• The cooking time

• The number and size of servings

• The type of ingredients

• The temperature needed

Which of the following is NOT a part of a recipe?

• List of ingredients

• Step by step directions

• Cooking techniques

• Yield

What is the standard form of a recipe?

• Ingredients followed by the method

• Ingredients and method mixed together

• Ingredients followed by a description

• Method followed by ingredients

How many teaspoons are in one tablespoon?

• 5 teaspoons

• 4 teaspoons

• 3 teaspoons

• 2 teaspoons

What is the correct measurement for 1 pint?

• 4 cups

• 3 cups

• 1 cup

• 2 cups

What type of units are used for measuring weight in recipes?

• Cups and pints

• Milliliters and liters

• Teaspoons and tablespoons

• Ounces and pounds

What does the term 'equivalents' refer to in recipes?

• Different cooking methods

• Different units of equal measure

• Different types of ingredients

• Different recipe formats

What is the correct way to measure dry ingredients?

• By weight only

• Using a liquid measuring cup

• Level at the top

• Heaping spoonfuls

Which of the following is a metric unit for volume?

• Milliliter

• Pint

• Fluid ounce

• Cup