Cooking Vocabulary Quiz

What does "Cuisine" refer to?Choose the correct answer:

A professional cook
A set of instructions for preparing a dish
The style of cooking characteristic of a particular region or country
A substance used to add flavor to food

Which of the following is a verb that means "to cook food in hot oil or fat"?Choose the correct answer:

Bake
Fry
Poach
Chop

What is a "Saucepan" used for?Choose the correct answer:

Cutting food into small pieces
Beating ingredients together
Boiling liquids
Frying food

Which phrase means "to be in a difficult situation"?Choose the correct answer:

To be the icing on the cake
To be in a pickle
To be a piece of cake
To be the apple of someone's eye

What does "Marinade" refer to?Choose the correct answer:

A kitchen utensil with a sharp blade
A mixture of oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices used to flavor meat or fish
A thick, flavorful liquid served with food
An item used to decorate a dish

Which verb means "to cook food by exposing it to steam"?Choose the correct answer:

Grill
Roast
Steam
Broil

What is a "Colander" used for?Choose the correct answer:

Mixing ingredients together
Rolling dough
Draining liquids from food
Grinding ingredients

Which phrase means "to make something even better"?Choose the correct answer:

To be the icing on the cake
To be in a stew
To be a hot potato
To be a chef's kiss

What is a "Ladle" used for?Choose the correct answer:

Cutting food into small cubes
Serving or transferring liquids
Peeling vegetables and fruits
Beating ingredients together

Which verb means "to remove the outer layer of a fruit or vegetable"?Choose the correct answer:

Dice
Blend
Peel
Whip