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.

published on June 08, 2015
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