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  • Give two examples of dry-heat cooking methods.
    Answer: Roasting, grilling, sautéing, baking, broiling
  • How are waffles different from pancakes?
    Answer: Thicker batter, cooked in waffle iron
  • Role of protein in satiety?
    Answer: Slows digestion, keeps you full
  • A soup recipe serves 8, but you need 24 portions. If it calls for 2 quarts of broth, how much will you need?
    6 quarts
  • What temperature range is the “Danger Zone” for food?
    41-135
  • A brownie recipe makes 24 brownies using 3 eggs and 2 cups sugar. How many eggs and sugar are needed for 40 brownies?
    5 eggs and 3 ⅓ cups sugar
  • Why is it important to keep knives sharp instead of dull?
    Sharp knives require less force, are more accurate, and are actually safer than dull knives which slip more easily
  • What does 'over easy' mean?
    Answer: Fried egg flipped, runny yolk
  • Difference between poached & soft-boiled?
    Answer: Poached = cracked into water; soft-boiled = cooked in shell
  • Name 2 breakfast beverages.
    Answer: Coffee, orange juice
  • Which cooking method uses water at a gentle simmer to cook a cracked egg without its shell?
    poaching
  • Safe cooking temp for eggs?
    Answer: 155°F pooled, 145°F immediate service
  • What is the correct minimum internal cooking temperature for ground beef?
    155°F for at least 15 seconds
  • What’s the difference between Canadian bacon and regular bacon?
    Answer: Canadian bacon is leaner, cut from the loin
  • What is the proper internal cooking temperature for poultry according to ServSafe?
    Answer: 165°F for at least 15 seconds
  • Why are pancakes a quick bread?
    Answer: Leavened with baking powder/soda
  • Name 3 breakfast starches.
    Answer: Toast, oatmeal, pancakes
  • A prep cook notices that the sanitizer bucket is cloudy and food debris is floating in it. What should they do, and why is this important?
    Replace the sanitizer solution with fresh solution. Dirty sanitizer loses effectiveness, leaving surfaces contaminated and unsafe.
  • If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour but you want to make 2 ½ batches, how much flour is needed?
    Answer: 5 cups of flour
  • Why is sausage often served with starch?
    Answer: Balances fat, adds satiety
  • Why is mise en place important before starting a recipe?
    Answer: Ensures organization, efficiency, and accuracy while cooking
  • Name 3 ways eggs can be cooked.
    Answer: Scrambled, fried, poached
  • Explain what “combination cooking” means and give an example.
    Using both dry heat and moist heat; example: searing meat, then braising in liquid.
  • A soup starts by sautéing vegetables, then simmering in broth. Which two cooking methods are combined here, and why?
    Dry heat (sautéing) for flavor, moist heat (simmering) for cooking and melding flavors.
  • Which egg dish is baked in the oven?
    Answer: Quiche or frittata
  • Why is mise en place important in the kitchen?
    It keeps the kitchen organized, efficient, and safe while cooking.
  • What type of cheese is not aged and eaten fresh?
    Fresh cheese (e.g., cream cheese, ricotta).
  • : What does “mise en place” mean in English?
    “Everything in its place.”
  • Which foodborne illness is commonly linked to undercooked ground beef?
    E coli
  • Why is it important to store raw chicken on the lowest shelf of the cooler, below ready-to-eat foods?
    To prevent raw juices from dripping onto ready-to-eat foods, avoiding cross-contamination.
  • Difference between rolled & steel-cut oats?
    Answer: Rolled = steamed & flattened; steel-cut = chopped groats
  • : What two parts form when milk curdles?
    : Curds (solids) and whey (liquid).
  • Name the French term for “matchstick” cut and give its dimensions.
    Julienne = ⅛ inch × ⅛ inch × 2 inches
  • What are the three basic knife grips, and which is most commonly taught for beginners?
    Answer: Handle grip, pointed finger grip, and pinch grip; pinch grip is most common
  • What bread is often used for French toast?
    Answer: Challah or brioche
  • Name 2 common breakfast meats.
    ham, bacon
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