Vocabulary Quiz 4

Question 1

Serrated

Answer 1

Having a saw-like notches on the edge.

Question 2

Egg wash

Answer 2

A mixture of egg yolk and milk or water brushed on bread and rolls before cooking.

Question 3

Beurre Bianc Sauce

Answer 3

Classic French sauce “white butter” is a rich hot butter made with a reduction of vinegar and/or white wine, herbs and heavy cream. Into which cold whole butter is whip into the reduction.

Question 4

Braise

Answer 4

A method of cookery in which food is browned in fat and then completed in liquid.

Question 5

Dredge

Answer 5

When used as a verb, it means to sprinkle or coast a food lightly with fine dry ingredient such as flour or sugar.

Question 6

Pierogi

Answer 6

Potato dumplings

Question 7

Remoulade

Answer 7

Classic French sauce of mayonnaise to which chopped gherkins, capers, parsley, spring onions, chervil, chopped tarragon and anchovy are added.

Question 8

Flambe

Answer 8

Food served flaming produced by igniting brandy, rum or other liquor.

Question 9

Brochette

Answer 9

Skewers of either small hors d’oeuvre or large entree size, threaded with meat, poultry, fish, shellfish and or vegetables which are grilled, boiled or baked, sometimes served with a dipping sauces.

Question 10

Capers

Answer 10

Pickled green buds of the hyssop plants used for flavoring sauces or as a garnish for salads and other foods.

Question 11

Cuban sandwich

Answer 11

Cuban origin consisting of ham, roasted pork, swiss cheese, pickles, mustard and sometimes salami on a Cuban bread or French bread.

Question 12

Baguette

Answer 12

A long thin loaf of French bread.

Question 13

Reuben sandwich

Answer 13

Classic dinner sandwich consisting of rye bread, corned beef, swiss cheese and thousand island dressing.

Question 14

Disjointed

Answer 14

Separated at the joint.

Question 15

Egg over Easy

Answer 15

Traditional breakfast egg dish where the egg is cooked on both sides leaving the yolk slightly runny.

Question 16

Tapenade

Answer 16

A puree of anchovies, black olives, garlic, capers with olive oil added to form a paste.

Question 17

Crudités

Answer 17

crispy raw vegetables served with a seasoned salt as a dip as a appetizer or hors d’ oeuvre. Sliced cucumbers, carrots, celery, summer squash, sweet bell peppers and mushrooms are most popular.

Question 18

Sweat

Answer 18

cook in a small pot of fat; ingredients soften without browning; cooks in it’s own fat and served hot.

Question 19

Confit

Answer 19

Meat or poultry (often lightly salt-cured) slowly cooked and preserved in it’s own fat and served hot.

Question 20

Saltimbocca

Answer 20

Classic Italian dish chicken or veal wrapped with sage, prosciutto, pan seared and finished off with a brown red wine sauce.

Question 21

Cutlet

Answer 21

A small thin boneless piece of meat cut from the legs or ribs of pork, veal or lamb which is usually broiled sautéed or fried.

Question 22

Portion Control

Answer 22

the measurement of portions to ensure that the correct amount of an item is served.

Question 23

Amandine

Answer 23

A garnish of almonds (usually toasted or sautéed) such as would be served with fish or vegetables.

Question 24

Capon

Answer 24

A male chicken that has been desexed so that it grows fat, but remains tender. Ideal for roasting.

Question 25

Ratatouille

Answer 25

French stew of diced eggplant, tomatoes, pepper, zucchini, onion and garlic cooked in olive oil.

Question 26

Meringue

Answer 26

A foam made of beaten egg whites and sugar.

Question 27

Bruschetta

Answer 27

Grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Variations may include toppings of spicy red pepper, tomato, basil, vegetables, beans, cured meat and/or cheese.

Question 28

Western omelet

Answer 28

Omelet consisting of diced onions, peppers, tomatoes and ham.

Question 29

Sofrito

Answer 29

In Spanish cuisine it contains garlic, onions and tomatoes cooked in olive oil and puree is used as the base for many dishes.

Question 30

Turkey Club sandwich

Answer 30

Classic sandwich consisting of turkey, tomatoes, lettuce, bread and bacon. Anything club usually has lettuce, tomato and bacon.