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100 QUESTIONS FROM LAROUSSE GASTRONOMIQUE Flashcards

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What is a “bouquet garni” used for in French cooking?

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flavoring stocks, soups, and stews

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What is the main ingredient in a traditional ratatouille?

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Eggplant

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What type of fish is used to make gravlax?

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What is the purpose of “deglazing” a pan?

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What is a “roux” and what is it used for?

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Which region of France is known for coq au vin?

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What is “confit” in French cuisine?

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What is the difference between “julienne” and “brunoise” cuts?

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Which famous French dessert is made with layers of puff pastry and cream?

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What is the primary ingredient in béchamel sauce?

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Who is considered the father of modern French cuisine?

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What is the origin of the soufflé?

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What is “sous-vide” cooking?

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Which method of cooking involves sealing food in a bag and cooking it in water at a precise temperature?

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What famous chef introduced the concept of “haute cuisine”?

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In what century was Larousse Gastronomique first published?

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What does “al dente” mean when cooking pasta?

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What is the purpose of blanching vegetables?

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What is the term for slowly cooking meat in its own fat?

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What is “crudités”

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Which part of the cow is used to make filet mignon?

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What is the primary ingredient in a traditional French omelette?

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What is foie gras made from?

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Which spice is known as the world’s most expensive?

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What type of mushroom is commonly used in French cuisine for its rich, earthy flavor?

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What is the key ingredient in the French dish bouillabaisse?

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What is used to make hollandaise sauce?

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What are the main ingredients of the dish “cassoulet”?

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What type of wine is traditionally used to make coq au vin?

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What is the main ingredient in a classic crème brûlée?

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French dessert made with choux pastry, cream, and topped with chocolate

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Éclair

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What is a galette des rois, and when is it traditionally served?

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What is the main fruit used in tarte Tatin?

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What type of meringue is used in a pavlova?

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What is a macaron made of?

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Which dessert consists of stacked layers of puff pastry and pastry cream?

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What is the primary flavoring in a traditional mille-feuille?

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Which French cake is made using almond flour and typically served with coffee?

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Which Italian sauce is made with basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese?

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Pesto

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What is the key spice in Indian curry?

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What is the traditional Italian dessert made with mascarpone cheese and coffee?

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Which spice is central to Moroccan tagines?

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Which Scandinavian country is known for its smörgåsbord?

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What Middle Eastern dish is made of ground chickpeas or fava beans, fried into balls?

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What type of bread is typically used to make the French dish “croque monsieur”?

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