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What does "Al Dente" refer to?
Term used when cooking rice noodles to ensure they don't stick.
Putting a dent in dough to prevent air bubbles when baking.
Describes pasta that is cooked until it offers a slight resistance to the bite.
Specific way of cooking linguine pasta that maximizes the flavor of the noodle.
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What does to fillet mean?
To remove the bones from meat or fish.
To remove the skin from fish.
To flatten a piece of meat.
To grill meat or fish without oil.
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What does simmer mean?
To turn the stove flame on the highest setting for 5 min, then remove the item.
To allow liquid to boil for at least 20 minutes.
To cook slowly in liquid over low heat at a temperature of about 180°.
To stir a pot while the water is boiling.
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Which of the following is an example of a garnish?
Bread stick
Feta cheese
BBQ sauce
Parsley
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What does to baste mean?
To cook on a grill under strong, direct heat.
To remove fat from the surface of stews, soups, or stock.
To immerse in rapidly boiling water and allow to cook slightly.
To moisten foods during cooking with pan drippings or sauce.
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Which ingredient goes into a basic Pesto?
Arugula
Pepper
Oregano
Pinenuts
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What does Julienne refer to?
Julienne is derived from Julia, as in Julia Childs, world famous chef.
To work and press dough with the palms of the hands or mechanically, to develop the gluten in the flour.
To rub on a grater that separates the food in various sizes of bits or shreds.
To cut vegetables, fruits, or cheeses into thin strips.
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What's the difference between a convection oven and a conventional oven?
A convection oven uses radioactivity.
There is no difference, just semantics.
A convection oven lacks the broiler setting.
A convection oven uses a fan.
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What is to truss?
To extract color, flavor, or other qualities from a substance by leaving it in water just below the boiling point.
To secure poultry with string, to hold its shape while cooking.
To cut or tear in small, long, narrow pieces.
To combine ingredients with a lifting motion.
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Which type of wood should you NOT use for smoking foods on an outdoor grill?
Hardwoods
Softwoods
Oakwoods
Fruitwoods
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