Cooking Quiz You may be a whiz in the kitchen, but just how well-versed are you when it comes to the art of cooking? Test your culinary prowess with this cooking quiz. tonii published on June 08, 2015 Stacked 1/10 Which of these terms means to cook food in its own juices with a small amount of fat over low heat, just until softened? sweating simmering stewing 2/10 When it comes to Italian pasta and sauces: the redder the sauce, the longer the pasta should be long pastas are best with cream sauces or olive oil It's all good! 3/10 What should you look for when buying fresh mussels? mussels with widely opened shells mussels that are light-colored mussels with closed shells or shells that snap shut when tapped 4/10 Which type of wood should you NOT use for smoking foods on an outdoor grill? softwoods hardwoods fruitwoods 5/10 Which of these is an 18th-century word for flattening chicken for quick cooking? spatchcock anvil poundeyre 6/10 A basic pesto sauce consists of basil, Parmesan, olive oil, salt and: pepper pine nuts tomato paste 7/10 When a recipe calls for wine, most cooks avoid using cooking wines because they contain what? salt fat too much alcohol 8/10 Which of the following should you avoid marinating overnight? pork chicken fish 9/10 What is a quick fix if your rice is too wet? Stir the rice Uncover the pot Turn up the heat 10/10 What type of sauce is best for long, narrowly shaped pasta? oil-based sauces (thin and smooth) thick sauce that contains chunks of meat Either is best