Cooking Vocabulary Quiz

1. What does "Cuisine" refer to?

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

2. Which of the following is a verb that means "to cook food in hot oil or fat"?

Bake
Fry
Poach
Chop

3. What is a "Saucepan" used for?

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

4. Which phrase means "to be in a difficult situation"?

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

5. What does "Marinade" refer to?

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

6. Which verb means "to cook food by exposing it to steam"?

Grill
Roast
Steam
Broil

7. What is a "Colander" used for?

Mixing ingredients together
Rolling dough
Draining liquids from food
Grinding ingredients

8. Which phrase means "to make something even better"?

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

9. What is a "Ladle" used for?

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

10. Which verb means "to remove the outer layer of a fruit or vegetable"?

Dice
Blend
Peel
Whip