Cooking Phrasal Verbs Quiz

What happens to a liquid when it 'boils away'?

• It becomes colder.

• It changes color.

• It evaporates completely.

• It becomes thicker.

What does 'bake off' mean in cooking?

• To start baking from scratch.

• To bake something without using an oven.

• To finish baking something that was partially baked.

• To bake something at a lower temperature.

If someone 'bolts down' their food, what are they doing?

• Eating a large amount of food very quickly.

• Eating slowly and carefully.

• Preparing food for a party.

• Cooking food at a high temperature.

What does 'chop up' mean in cooking?

• To mix ingredients together.

• To cut something into pieces with several sharp blows.

• To cook something until it is tender.

• To cut something into large chunks.

What does 'cut off' mean in the context of cooking?

• To add more ingredients to a dish.

• To stop cooking immediately.

• To remove part of something by cutting it with a knife.

• To cook something until it is well done.

What does 'cut out' mean when preparing food?

• To remove the core of a fruit.

• To shape or form by cutting.

• To stop cooking halfway.

• To add spices to a dish.

What does 'fry up' mean in cooking?

• To cook something by boiling.

• To bake something in the oven.

• To cook something by frying.

• To steam vegetables.

What does it mean to 'pig out'?

• To prepare a meal quickly.

• To eat a small amount of food.

• To eat an extremely large amount of food.

• To cook food for a long time.

What does 'whip up' mean in the context of cooking?

• To bake something at a high temperature.

• To mix ingredients thoroughly.

• To cook something slowly.

• To quickly make a meal or something to eat.

What does 'peel off' mean when preparing food?

• To add seasoning to a dish.

• To cook something until it is crispy.

• To remove the skin from a vegetable or fruit.

• To cut something into small pieces.