Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Culinary Final Test > Culinary Final Test > Flashcards

Culinary Final Test Flashcards

1
Q

Haute Cuisine

A

High end cooking

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Kitchen Brigade

A

System that was created by Auguste Escoffier for order in the kitchen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Garde Manger

A

Chef that handles cold preparation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Sous Chef

A

Under the chef - second in command

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Poissonnier Chef

A

Chef handling Fish station

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Viande Chef

A

Chef handling Meat station

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Saute Chef

A

Chef handling all pan fried items

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Saucier

A

Chef handling all sauces

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Commis

A

Chef Helper

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Plongeur

A

Diver chef (bottom of the barrel)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Mise en Place

A

Everything in its place

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

a la minute

A

Last minute cooking

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Bouquet Garni

A

Bay leaf, thyme sprig, parsley stems and black peppercorns

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Mirepoix

A

2:1:1 - Onion, celery and carrot

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Persillade

A

4:1 - Parley to garlic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

White Mirepoix

A

1:1:1:1 - Onion, celery, parsnip and garlic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Cajun Trinity

A

2:1:1 - Onion, celery and bell pepper

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Gremolata

A

4:1:1 - Italian Parsley, garlic, lemon zest

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Beurre Manie

A

Butter and flour mixed together in equal parts and used to thicken stews, soups, and casseroles. (uncooked roux)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Hydrolyze

A

Ingredients such as potatoes that take on water if cooked to long

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Hydrophobic

A

Ingredient such as oil that does not let any liquid penetrate it easily without an emulsifier such as mustard or egg yolks.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

What is a millard reaction?

A

The flavor or brown reaction when cooking or baking. Note: The molecules it produces provide the potent aromas responsible for the characteristic smells of roasting, baking, and frying. A simple reaction between amino acids and sugars quickly that becomes very complicated

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

What is CSBS?

A

Core, Score, Blanch, ShockNote: generally done with tomatoes.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Emincee

A

Thin vertical slices

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Gruyere

A

Swiss cheese without holes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

Gratinee

A

surface browning Note: think au gratin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

Depouiller

A

Skim the skum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

Fond

A

Pan drippings to be deglazed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

Roux

A

Equal parts flour to fat

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

Fine Herbs = PCCT

A

PCCT = Parsley, Chervil, Chives, Tarragon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

Beurre Manie

A

Uncooked Roux - Equal parts flour/water

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

Garum

A

Fish Sauce

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

Veloute

A
  1. Mother Sauce = Roux + White Stock)2. Velvet
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

The 5 basic tastes in food that bring balance

A
  1. Sour2. Sweet3. Salty4. Bitter5. Umami (could be MSG or even stock)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
35
Q

Nappe

A

The ability of liquid to coat the back of a spoon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
36
Q

Fortified Wine

A

Fortified wine is a wine to which the spirits of the distilled beverages like brandy are added. Types are:1. Port2. Sherry wines, 3. Marsala Wines4. Madeira wines

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
37
Q

Potage Crecy

A

Carrot Soup

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
38
Q

Potage Dubarry

A

Cauliflower Soup

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
39
Q

Blanch/Shock

A

Process of preserving color and nutrients. 1. Brief boil in water2. Dunk in Ice Bath

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
40
Q

Cruciferous Vegetable Types

A
  1. Cabbage2. Broccoli3. Cauliflower4. Broccoli5. Kale
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
41
Q

Cornichons

A

Gherkins

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
42
Q

Pommes Duchesse (Duchesse Potatoes)

A

Potato puree enriched with eggs and gratineed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
43
Q

Monter au beurre

A

To Mount with butter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
44
Q

Charcutiere Sauce

A
  1. Demi Glace (veal stock) based sauce with diced cornichons and two mustards
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
45
Q

Restorative

A

Basis for word restaurant - places to used to serve soups.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
46
Q

Pommes De Terre

A

Apples of the earth = Potatoes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
47
Q

Moules frites

A

Mussels and fries

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
48
Q

Pommes Frites

A

French Fries

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
49
Q

Steak Frites

A

Steak and Fries

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
50
Q

Wild Rice

A
  1. Not a rice. 2. Marsh Grass from Minnesota3. Authentic American4. Cook with 3-4 times amount of liquid to rice
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
51
Q

Billi Bi

A

Mussel Saffron Soup

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
52
Q

Onglet

A

Hanger

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
53
Q

Beef Cooking temperatures

A
  1. Blue (very rare) - 125 degrees2. Siegnant3. A Point4. Bien Cult
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
54
Q

The 5 mother sauces

A
  1. Béchamel: Milk thickened with white roux: oignon piquet (Onion, Bayleaf pricked with cloves) a. Derivatives: Mornay: gruyere Cardinal: Truffles:Lobster Soubise: 2. Velouté: White Stock finished with white/blond roux a. Derivitives: Aurore - Tomato Puree Allemande - Mushrooms:Egg Yolk Liaison Note: A Liaison is a blend of cream and egg yolks used to thicken or finish sauces. Bercy - Shallots:White wine: Finished with butter and Parsley Normande - Mushrooms:Cream:butter Veronique - with peeled grapes Supreme - Estragon - 3. Espagnole: brown veal stock based sauce = Brown veal stock + Matignon + Brown Roux) a. Derivatives: 1. Robert - finished with mustard 2. Charcutiere - finished with 2 mustards and coronations 3. Marchand de Vin - finished with shallots and red wine reduction 4. Bordelaise - Same as Marchand de Vin but with Bordeaux red wine and bone marrow 5. Bigarrade - Gastrique - Sugar carmelized / deglace with vinegar, add alcohol or fruit profile, then bespangle base. 6. Chasseur, Huntsman or Yeager - mushrooms:shallots:white wine: brandy:tomatoes:parsley:tarragon 7. Gastrique4. Tomato Sauce a. Derivitives: 1. Bolognese - Soffrito and ground meat Originated in Bologna (Emilia Romagna) 2. Puttanesca - anchovy:garlic:red pepper flakes: olives 3. Milanaise - ham Note: Classic Escoffier method is: Mire Poix:white wine:Tomatoes:chicken stock:BG:Blond Roux5. Hollandaise: cooked egg sabayon emulsified with melted or clarified butter Fix if broken: whip egg yolk with water and add broken sauce. a. Derivitives: 1. Béarnaise - white wine: white wine vinegar:shallots:peppercorn reduction: chopped tarragon and chervil 2. Choron - béarnaise with tomato concise 3. Foyot or Valois - bearnaise finished with glance de viand 4. Maltaise - hollandaise finished with Blood orange reduction 5. Mousseline - hollandaise finished with whipped cream 6. Paloise - hollandaise finished with mint
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
55
Q

Clarified Butter

A

Milk fat rendered from butter to separate the milk solids and water from the butterfat. 1. More saturated2. Adds Stability

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
56
Q

Molten Chocolate Cake

A

Partially Set Mousse, almost flourless

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
57
Q

Solanine

A

Green of potato under peel. Can be toxic so always remove

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
58
Q

Beurre Blanc

A

Butter and white wine hot emulsion sauceIngredients:1. Dry white wine2. Loose BG3. Shallots4. Heavy Cream5. Butter, cubed and chilled6. salt and pepper7. Lemon juice or vinegar to finish

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
59
Q

Ingredients for Béarnaise Sauce reduction

A

Step 1: Tarragon Reduction1. Shallots2. Tarragon3. White Wine4. White Wine Vinegar5. PeppercornsStep 2: 1. Egg Yolks2. Water 3. Melted warm butter4. Whip until mayonnaise constency5. Add Tarragon Reduction6. Add chopped tarragon7. Season with salt and pepper

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
60
Q

Creme Chantilly

A

Creme made with heavy whipping cream, powdered or granulated sugar and vanilla extract

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
61
Q

Moules Marinieres

A

Mussels steamed in wine and fresh herbs1. Mussel preparation - tap to make sure alive and shell closes, remove beard.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
62
Q

Au Sec

A

Cook until nearly dry, almost completely evaporated

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
63
Q

Carbonara main ingredients

A
  1. Pancetta - Rendered, minimal fond2. Egg yolks
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
64
Q

Meurette

A

Bacon, Onion, Pinor Noir and MushroomsGoogle research shows that most recipes for this poach eggs and serve with this sauce

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
65
Q

Jambon Persille

A

Jellied Ham or Ham cured in salt with Persillade

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
66
Q

Grenouilles

A

Frog Legs dredged in flour and then sauteed with Persillade (Parsley/Garlic 4:1)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
67
Q

Escargot

A

Snails that can be Persillade based

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
68
Q

Coq au vin

A
  1. Chicken slow braised in red Burgundy or Cote du Rhone2. Meurette Based (Bacon, onion, mushrooms, red wine)3. Slow braising breaks down fibers4. Mushrooms - Umami5. Red Wine - Acidity
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
69
Q

Boeuf Bourguignon

A

Meurette based

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
70
Q

Poulet de bresse

A

Red, white and blue chicken: King of chicken in France

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
71
Q

Fricasser

A

Broken Fry

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
72
Q

Charolais Beef

A

White breed of cattle from Burgundy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
73
Q

Amylose

A

Rice Starch that breaks down in Risotto

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
74
Q

Cartouche

A

Parchment paper lid

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
75
Q

Confit

A

Short for confiture which means preserves - to preserve through cooking in fat

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
76
Q

Fond de veau brun

A

Brown veal stock

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
77
Q

IQF

A

Individually Quick Frozen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
78
Q

U16 or U20

A

Maximum # of shrimp in a pound

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
79
Q

Sodium Try-polyphosphate

A

STPP for short—and it is a chemical used to make seafood appear firmer, smoother and glossier.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
80
Q

Wet” fish means a product has been soaked in phosphates.

A

Means a product has been soaked in STTP (Sodium try-polyphosphate)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
81
Q

Beurre Fondu

A

Emulsified Melted Butter Sauce

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
82
Q

MAB (Monter au Beurre)

A

Finished with Butter (to mount with butter)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
83
Q

Espagnole

A

One of the Mother Sauces Veal stock flavored with matignon and thickened with brown roux

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
84
Q

Matignon

A

Browned Mirepoix with Ham

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
85
Q

Jus

A

Pan Drippings

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
86
Q

Creme Patissiere

A

Pastry Creme

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
87
Q

Anthropods

A

No internal skeleton or backbone with jointed appendages. Includes spiders and crustaceans such as crab and lobster.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
88
Q

Hydrocolloids

A

Hydrocolloids are gums that are added to foodstuffs in order to control their functional properties, such as thickening or gelling

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
89
Q

Mousseline

A

A soft white mousse. A sauce made lighter with whipped cream or egg whites. An example of a mousseline sauce is hollandaise sauce.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
90
Q

What are the two proteins in flour?

A
  1. Glutenin2. Gliadin There are two major protein components present in flour, which when combined with water form Gluten. These two proteins are called Gliadin and Glutenin and each of these proteins have different attributes which ultimately give Gluten its properties. ie. form gluten.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
91
Q

Vinaigrette

A

Temporary emulsion made by blending oil, acid and other ingredients until they form an homogeneous sauce.Standard ratio: 3 parts oil: 1 part acidEmulsifiers:1. Mustard2. Egg Yolks3. Roasted Garlic4. Fruit5. Vegetable purees

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
92
Q

Mayonnaise

A

Classic1. 6-8 oz of oil to each egg yolk2. Egg Yolk provides moisture to hold oil drops in suspension and lecithin. Saving a mayonnaise:1. Combine 2 tbsp of egg yolk with 1 tsp of water and beat until foamy. Gradually add broken mayo, whisking constantly.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
93
Q

Marchand de Vin Sauce

A

Ingredients:1. Shallots2. Thyme Sprig3. Bay Leaf4. Red Wine5. Demi Glace (veal stock reduction)6. Butter 7. Salt and pepper to season8. Roux only if needed to thinking.

94
Q

Mayonnaise

A

Ingredients:1. Egg Yolk2. Lemon Juice3. Salt4. Water5. Blended Oil ( 1 cup to each egg yolk)6. Dijon Mustard

95
Q

Lardo

A

Fat - Cut 1/4 x 1/4 x Width of bacon or fat piece.

96
Q

Fricassee

A

A white stew. Fricassee is a broken fry. Fried pieces of meat served in a thick white sauce

97
Q

Morel

A

Mushroom with a honey comb like exterior. Fungus

98
Q

Gelatin

A
  1. Widely used2. Thermo reversible
99
Q

Beurre Fondue

A

White Butter Sauce

100
Q

What does it mean when “AISE” is at the end of a french word?

A

Represents the ingredient is from a location/place.

101
Q

List 2 hot and 2 cold emulsion sauces

A

Hot1. Hollandaise2. Beurre BlancCold1. Vinegarette2. Mayonnaise

102
Q

What is Meurette?

A

A meurette is the flavor profile of BurgundyThe flavors/ingredients that distinguish meurette are:1. Mushrooms2. Pinot Noir3. Onion4. Bacon

103
Q

Name 2 dishes from Burgundy

A
  1. Coq Au Vin2.Boeuf Bourguignon
104
Q

What is a consommé:

A

Consomme is a classic French clear soup, rich in flavorIngredients:1. Brown duck stock2. Raft ingredients: a. Egg whites b. White Mirepoix (Celery, Onion, leeks) c. Ground poultry meat (chicken, duck) d. Tomatoes (cored and chopped) e. Bouquet Garni f. Salt and pepper

105
Q

What is a cassoulet:

A

Stew of duck leg confit, sausages, ham hocks, pork belly and french white beansBeans used are: 1. Tarbais2. Lingots Blanc3. White Flageolets

106
Q

Cassoulet Triangle:

A
  1. Carcassone2. Castelnaudry3. Toulouse
107
Q

Earthenware crock

A

Used to cook cassoulet

108
Q

Pommes Sarlardaise

A

Potatoes cooked in Duck or goose fat

109
Q

Magret

A

Duck breast from Foie Gras Duck

110
Q

Foie Gras

A

Liver of force fed duck.

111
Q

Gravlax:

A

Gravlax (Cured Salmon) - 4 days - oldest curing method. Long shelf life because water replaces salt. 3 cups salt1 cup of sugarLiquid (Pernod and Tequila)

112
Q

Vinaigrette Ratios

A

3:1 - Oil to Acid

113
Q

Food indigenous to Piedmont/Northwestern corner of Italy. Food flavors are a cross between Italy and France:

A

Gorgonzola and Leek QuicheDuck, Mushroom and Butternut Squash Risottoo and Panna Cotta

114
Q

Panna Cotta

A

Custard with Gelatin (comes from animal products in sheet or powdered form)

115
Q

Caramel Sauce and variations

A

Caramel Sauce - Sugar darkened to a caramel colorNocino Caramel Sauce: Sugar, Heavy Cream and a walnut or hazelnut liquor.

116
Q

Beurre Fondue

A

Water, heavy cream, butter (Served with Crab and Shrimp Ravioli.

117
Q

Creme Brulee

A

Cream, Vanilla, Sugar and Egg Yolks

118
Q

Salardaise Potatoes

A

Potatoes cooked in duck fat with garlic.

119
Q

Bordelaise sauce

A

Butter, shallot, red wine, brown stock

120
Q

Green Beans a la Basquaise

A

Green Beans, Olive Oil, green, red and yellow bell pepper brunoise

121
Q

Tarte Au Poire

A

Pate Sucree, Frangipane, Creme AnglaiseNote: Dessert served with Cassoulet

122
Q

Frangipane

A

Butter, Sugar, Almond Flour, Eggs

123
Q

Creme Anglaise

A

English Cream with Milk, Sugar, Egg Yolks and Vanilla bean or extract. (Base for Ice cream)

124
Q

Lobster a l’Americaine

A
  1. Bisque flavored with Cognac and white wine2. Roe poached to create coral colored flakes
125
Q

Crepes Suzette

A

Crepes flavored with Orange

126
Q

Beurre Fondue

A

Butter and Water: 1/2 lb to 1/4 cup

127
Q

Ratatouille

A

A food flavor of Provence

128
Q

Pommes Grand Mere

A

Sautéed Fingerling Potatoes with Garlic and butter

129
Q

Basic Pasta Recipe

A

Flour, Egg Water, Olive Oil

130
Q

Enriched Pasta Recipe

A

Flour, Egg Yolk, Egg and Olive Oil

131
Q

Beurre Blanc

A

Warm white wine and butter emulsion Sauce

132
Q

Basic Crepe Batter

A

Eggs, Milk, Flour and Salt

133
Q

French Baguette Recipe

A

Bread FlourActive YeastSalt Water

134
Q

Hollandaise

A

White Wine VinegarWhite WineShallotsLemonsWaterEgg YolksButter

135
Q

Rice Pilaf

A

Butter, Shallot, Long Grain Rice (Basmati), Chicken Stock or Water

136
Q

Lobster a l’Americaine(Homard à l’américaine - lobster with lobster sauce)

A
  1. Bisque flavored with Cognac and white wine2. Roe poached to create coral colored flakes
137
Q

Sauce Nantua

A

Crayfish Sauce

138
Q

Gastrique

A

Sweet and Sour Sauce - Caramel deglazed with vinegar with a veal or brown stock and citrus added, reduced to napped and finished with butter. Bigarrade: classic gastrique used in duck a’lorangeGastriques are usually used with ferrous (iron) meats such as venison, duck and goose.

139
Q

Cold vs. Hot Smoke

A

Indirect vs. Direct heat in smoking

140
Q

Types of Menus

A

A La Carte:You choose what you want and in what order Prix Fixe:2-3 Menus with a fixed price 2-3 choices per menuBest option for the kitchenTable d’hôte (host table)No choice for the customer/chef choiceNo choice in menu/chef’s table menu”El Bulli” - 30 course chefs table tasting menu example

141
Q

Pecorino

A

Means Goat - Cheese made from Goat’s milk.

142
Q

Northern Italy

A

Characteristics:1. Rich/Industrial2. Butter3. Cream4. Parmesan5. Cattle6. Risotto7. Fresh enriched pasta8. Milder flavors, not spicy

143
Q

Southern Italy

A

Characteristics:1. Poor/Agricultural2. Olive Oil3. Pecorino4. goat/sheep5. Dried Pasta6. Tomato/Tomato Sauce7. Spicier flavors

144
Q

Ghee

A

Clarified butter where the milk solids are lightly browned. Often used in Indian cooking.

145
Q

Italian menu Progression

A

Food/Dish Progression:1. Antipasti (Means before Pasta)2. Zuppa Minestri3. Primo - Usually Pasta or Risotto4. Secondi/Contorni - Main Dish with side dishes. Could be two dishes, one fish and one meat. 5. Verdure - salad6. Formaggio7. Dolci8. EspressoDrink/Beverage Progression1. Appertivo (Prosecco)2. Vino Bianco3. Vino Rosso4. Moscato, Vin Santo, Grappe

146
Q

Salt

A

Salt is Hydroscopic. Great for curing meats as it draws the water out and allows a longer shelf life

147
Q

“Alla”

A

Means in the style of

148
Q

Italy History

A

Genoa is the birthplace of Christopher Columbus

149
Q

Italy History

A

Genovese empire competed with the venetian empire.

150
Q

Italy Cities

A

Cinque Terre meaning - “The five lands”

151
Q

Chlorophyl enemies

A

Heat and Acid - the enemies of basil are heat and acid. that is why we add an ice cube to a basil puree and why acid is added after blanch and shock.

152
Q

Sea Bass meaning “Loupe de Mare”/Bar

A

“Wolf of the sea”

153
Q

Italy - Piedmont

A

Meaning of Piedmont: Foot of the MountainsIn addition to wines, also known for hazelnuts. Think chocolate tart with hazelnuts in bottom of shell.

154
Q

Saltimbocca meaning:

A

“Jump in the Mouth”

155
Q

Branzino Meaning:

A

European Seabass

156
Q

Egg Cooking Techniques

A

Egg Temperature cooking57 degrees - Basically raw. Cook for 2 more hours to pasteurize. 60 degrees: - Eggs set but looks ghostly and breaks as soon as touched. Useless62 degrees - The perfect egg to put on toast. White soft but good. 63 degrees - yolk creamy but not set. Acts like a sauce, white firmer64 degrees - Yolk set , but very creamy. Firmer whites 65 degrees - The favorite white, firm and not rubbery. Doesn’t crack well, yolk malleable 66 degrees - The perfect yolk to roll into sheets, not as nice as 65 degrees67 degrees - Yolk developing granularity but still soft. Will break when rolled in sheets. 68 degrees - Yolk more granular 72.5 degrees - Yolk fully granular and starting to smell of sulfur and turn green 75 degrees - Hard boiled egg

157
Q

Soffrito

A

Italian Mirepoix - Similar to French Mirepoix. 2:1:1 Onion, Carrots, Celery, small chop

158
Q

Onion Piquet

A

Onion with 2 cloves and bay leaf inserted to make a face. Cloves are the eyes and Bay leaf is the mouth

159
Q

Mornay sauce

A

Derivative of Béchamel 1. Add Gruyere

160
Q

W5D5 - Caesar Salad

A

Originated in Tijuana, Mexico but Caesar CardineSalad Dressing Ingredientsa. Egg Yolkb. Red Wine Vinegarc. Anchoviesd. Dijone. Garlicf. Lemong. Worchestershireh. Lemon

161
Q

Flourless Chocolate Cake

A

Cooked Mousse.

162
Q

Tortellini

A

Means “Navels of Venus”

163
Q

Osso Buco

A

Means “Hole in Bone”Always the veal shankOsso = BoneBuco - Hole

164
Q

Cartouche

A

Parchment Paper cover over braised meats - Allows evaporated reduction of sauce

165
Q

Braising

A
  1. Never allow to boil above 180 degrees2. When it boils, it squeezes out collagen and gelatin and makes meet tougher.
166
Q

Risotto alla Milanese

A

Always incorporates Saffron

167
Q

Sauce Maltaise

A

Blood Orange Flavor Profile. Derivative of Hollandaise

168
Q

Caesar Salad Origin

A

Origin1. Caesar Cardini, Tijuana Mexico2. Umami delivery vehicles a. Anchovy b. Bread/Croutons c. Dijon d. Worcestershire

169
Q

Ketchup Origin

170
Q

UHT

A

Ultra High Temperature - Dried milk would be an example

171
Q

Sous Vide

A

Sous = UnderVide = EmptyIn Vacuum, Thermo Circulator, Remove Air, Anaerobic Cooking

172
Q

Gribiche Sauce

A

Bewitched Sauce

173
Q

French Omelette

A

Beveuse = Egg Still Frothy1. No Color2. No Milk3. Whisk Eggs 4. Nonstick pan5. Clarified Butter6. Mise en Place - Ingredients sauteed and prepped to size. Plate, Utensils7. High Heat8. Eggs in Pan for 30 seconds, stir and bring together, tap bottom of pan, bring eggs to bottom of pan and add ingredients. Fold over top, change hand position to have thum at top of handle, angle plate and roll omelette onto plate.

174
Q

Sofrito

A

Italian Mirepoix

175
Q

Polenta

176
Q

Grits

177
Q

Miale

A

Means Pork

178
Q

Mornay

A

Béchamel with Gruyere

179
Q

Onion Piquet

A

Means “nailed Onion” Onion with 2 cloves and a bay leaf inserted to make a face on the onion.

180
Q

Sous Vide

A

Cooked in water, under vacuum with Oxygen removed.

181
Q

Gratin dauphinois

A

Thinly slice potatoes cooked in cream and garlic at 80% then put into a gratin pan and layered with gruyere and gratined.

182
Q

Gougeres

A

Cheese Puffs: Pate e Choix without the sugar. Adding gruyere or blue cheese taking care to add a hard cheese when warm and a soft cheese when cooled. Pat e Nun = “Nun Fart”

183
Q

Panade

A

Dough for Pate e choux prior to adding eggs.

184
Q

Tiramisu

A

From Veneto region of Italy: Means (pick me up)

185
Q

Balottine method of treating poultry

A

The classic technique of deboning a bird with one cut in the back. Then, Stuff, Truss and Roast.

186
Q

Celery Root Puree Process

A

The texture of celery root puree is adjusted with Potato Puree1. Peel Celery Root and dice into 1 inch cubes. Hold in acidulated water. 2. Peel Potato and dice into 1 inch cubes3. Melt butter in pan and sweat aromatics (shallots). Add Celery Root and liquid, Stock preferably)4. Cook Potatoes in separate pot) 5. Strain both and reserve liquid from Celery Puree. 6. Puree celery root adding enough liquid to obtain piping texture.7. Rice potatoes into celery root mixture. 8. Add warm/hot Cream and seasonings

187
Q

Galantine method of treating poultry

A

A form of forced meat, served Cold. Served as a Charcuterie (put into a terrine and molded).

188
Q

Chair Cutie definition

A

Cooked meat

189
Q

Chaud Froid Definition

A

Gelatinized Bechamel

190
Q

Aspic definition

A

Gelatinized Consomme

191
Q

Progressive Grinding

A

Larger die to smaller die

192
Q

Types of Forcemeat / Grinded Meat

A
  1. Straight - Fine Grind - 3:2:1 Meat:Fat:Seasoning2. Country: Course Grind3. Gratine: Browned Pieces of meat bound with either straight or country4. Mousseline - 1:1 (1 lb of protein to 1 cup of heavy cream) 5. Emulsion: 5:4:3 ration of Meat:Fat:Ice Note: Ice is added to prevent the emulsion of fat. All parts should be cold when grindingNote: Progressive Grinding/chill betweenNote: Always taste at the temperature the food will be served at. More salt is generally needed for cold food.
193
Q

Agnolotti

A

Piedmont region: Small square ravioli stuffed with ricotta or meat

194
Q

Fish en papillotte

A

Fish cooked in Paper (Parchment with vegetable, herbs and liquid, usually white wine)

195
Q

Profiteroles

A

Meaning: Little Cabbage Pate a Choux dough with sugar.used to make: Cream Puffs, eclairs.

196
Q

Beurre Noisette Definition

A

(Hazelnut butter:Browned Butter Sauce)

197
Q

Beurre Noir Definition

A

Black Butter Sauce

198
Q

Pate e Choux Definition

A

Cream Puff Dough

199
Q

Panade Definition

A

Pate e Choux Base before adding eggs

200
Q

Ganache Definition

A

Chocolate sauce with Cream. Corn syrup adds glossy finish.

201
Q

Skate

202
Q

Skate

203
Q

Chocolate Truffles

A

Firm Ganache dipped in tempered chocolate

204
Q

The three types of Arborio Rice

A
  1. Super Fino2. Carnaroli3. Vialone Nano
205
Q

What does “Chateauneuf-du-Pape” mean?

A

“New Castle of the Pope”

206
Q

Asian Food - W7D5

A

Menu:Miso SoupPotstickers with Dipping SauceGrilled Salmon with Ginger GlazeAsian SlawThai Sticky Rice with Mangoes

207
Q

Dashi Definition

A

Kombu and Katsuobushi

208
Q

Miso Defintion

A

Dashi with Miso Paste

209
Q

American Day Menu - W8D1

A

Clam ChowderHamburgersGaufrette Potatoes (Thin Waffle Fried PotatoesApple Pie

210
Q

Two Breton Names for Chowder

A

Veloute base for Seafood Chowder1. Chaudiere - Refers to Big Pot2. Cotriade - Another word for Dish/Chowder. Fumet - Fish Stock With Wine

211
Q

Feuilletee Dessert

A

Seasonal Fruit in puff pastry tart

212
Q

Timbale definition

A

Small Savory Custard

213
Q

Court Bouillon

A

Vegetable / Lemon Broth

214
Q

Aioli Definition

A

Mayonnaise with aromatics, herbs and spices such as:1. Garlic Saffron2. Red Pepper3. Lemon

215
Q

Rouille Definition

A

Mayonnaise with Red Pepper Puree

216
Q

Darphin Potato Cake

A

Shredded Potato PancakeSame or Similar to Rosti

217
Q

What is a Tamis?

A

Drum Sieve

218
Q

What is Panade

A

Panade is a bread binder:Others area: Eggs, Egg Whites, Rice Pate a Choux & Cream and eggs

219
Q

What is Barigoule?

A

Turned Artichokes - (Think Boring)

220
Q

What is Gnudi

A

Pronounced Nudee (Ricotta Gnocchi like dish)

221
Q

What is Pasta all uova?

A

Striped Pasta with spinach ricotta, egg yolk, truffle oil and Brown Butter or Beurre Fondue sauce. DELISH!

222
Q

What are Croquettas?

A

Small popper shaped béchamel with manchego cheese poppers. Spanish Meal W9D4:GazpachoPatatas BravasCroquettasTortilla EspanolaCollocated with Romesco SaucePaellaChurros with Chocolate Dipping Sauce

223
Q

W9D5 Menu:

A

Puy Lentils - Means Little Volcanic Cones. AOC designated lentils under govt control. Rabbit Saddle - Rabbit stuffed with Rabbit Mousseline. Goujonettes - Fried Fish Tenders - Made with Flounder which is a small flat fish with 4 filets.Jelly Roll Sponge Cake with Chocolate Ganache.

224
Q

Chocolate Marquise

A

Very dense Chocolate Cake, almost fudge like.

225
Q

W10D2 - Asian Day Menu

A
  1. Kimchi Jigea2. Shrimp Spring Rolls with dipping sauce3. Shrimp dumplings with dipping sauce4. Ramen Noodles with 68 degree eggs and Roasted Pork Belly and shoulder with pickled Items (Shitake Mushrooms)5. Spring Rolls
226
Q

Dauphinois Potatoes

A

Potato Gratin with Garlic and Cream

227
Q

Steak Au Poivre

A

Steak with lots of black pepper and a Cognac cream sauce.

228
Q

Original name for New York

A

New Amsterdam

229
Q

Origin for Apple Pie

230
Q

Darphin Potatoes

A

Also known as Rosti Potatoes. Shredded Potato Cake.

Culinary Final Test (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions