What does blanching do to vegetables?
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Removes bitterness
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All of the above
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Makes them softer
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Enhances flavor
What is the purpose of tempering eggs in cooking?
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Seasoning
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Mixing
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Frying
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Sterilizing
When frying food, what type of oil has a high smoke point and is ideal for deep-frying?
Canola oil
Sesame oil
Butter
Olive oil
What is the term for cooking food in boiling water for a short time?
Grilling
Frying
Blanching
Roasting
Which cooking method uses low heat for a long time?
Roasting
Sautéing
Simmering
Steaming
What should you do before cutting vegetables?
What is the purpose of blanching vegetables?
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Preservation
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Cooking
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Softening
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Flavor
What does "sautéing" mean?
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Pan-Frying
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Boiling
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Baking
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Steaming
What does "pan-frying" mean?
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Boil-frying
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Deep-frying
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Dry-frying
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Shallow-frying
What is the ideal water-to-pasta ratio for boiling?
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6 cups
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4 cups
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Plenty
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2 cups