Module 4 Test Review

middle eastern cuisine

dates; sesame seeds; olive oil; strong coffee; flat bread

scandinavian cuisine

fish; beets; nuts; potatoes; apples; cheese

Vietnamese cuisine

healthiest cuisine world-wide; fresh ingredients; minimal use of oil

irish coddle

is a soup-like meal made up of leftovers

italian cuisine

is vastly different depending on the region of the huge country

carribean cuisine

rice, beans, cilantro, coconut, plantains, yams, tomatoes

British Cuisine

traditionally know for "not-so-good" food, but currently it is on par with any other country; teatime; pease porridge;

Greek cuisine

yogurt; goat cheese; eggplant; filo pastry

southwestern cuisine

chili peppers, beans (frijoles), red and green sauces, beef

8 regions

How many regions are there in China, each having a distinct and different cuisine?

julia child

What famous chef was trained in the world's best culinary school in Paris?

german

What has heavily influences the cuisine of the Midwest?

all of these

What other culture can take credit for Italian cuisine?

wasabi

What very hot and very expensive plant is used in Japanese cuisine?

all of these

What we call "Mexican cuisine" ___.

all of these

Who are the Amish?

the spaniards

Who brought to the Aztec culture a variety of spices, dairy products, and introduced beef, pork, chicken, goat and sheep as meats to be eaten?

they are used to salting their meat to preserve it

Why do Scandinavians eat more salt than other parts of the world?

maracas, castanets

Wooden gourd-type hollow "shakers" with beans or other noise-making small objects inside that make noise when shaken are _____________ and a small pair of hand-held concave shell-shaped pieces of wood joined together at one end with string that click together to make noise are ______________.

Thai cuisine

blends Asian traditions accentuating the aromas of spices and foods

Japanese cuisine

centered around rice; beautiful, exotic, balanced presentation

New England Cuisine

cranberries, maple syrup, lobster, crab

French cuisine

"crem-de-la-creme;" rosemary; Fromage; high quality; "fancy food"

haute cuisine

"high level;" grand style; exquisite cooking

german cuisine

"no-nonsense" food; rich and hearty; Black Forest cake; pumpernickel; sauerkraut

rice

A main staple of Japanese food is __________.

raw fish

A major characteristic of Japanese food is the use of __________.

a large section of meat on a rotating spit and carved off into servings

A well-known Greek favorite is the Greek Gyros. The word "gyro" means to turn or rotate. What is the Greek Gyros?

the deep South states like North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana

Although some include border states such as Virginia, Oklahoma and Kentucky, true "Southern cuisine" includes only __________.

all of these

America has become ___.

the similar cuisine

As different as the political climates, religions, and languages are in the Middle East, the one common bond they share is ___________.

the regional influences are vastly different

As with the cuisine of most nations, ___.

south

Companies like Cracker Barrel, Wal-Mart, Zaxby's Chicken, Delta Airlines, Bass Pro Shop, Panera Bread, Bojangles, and Thomasville Furniture are headquartered or "born" in the ________.

the midwest

Companies like McDonald's, Wendy's, Steak-n-Shake, Culver's, Hardees, Pizza Hut, White Castle, and Shoney's Big Boy all have their roots in __________.

mexican

Corn is the staple of what cuisine?

none of these

Cows and beef in India are

French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Native American, and African

Creole and Cajun cuisine includes influences from __________.

Chinese cuisine

Fujian Province is known for exotic fish and seafood

high level

Haute cuisine, literally means _________.

no-nonsense food

If French food is considered "fancy food," then German food can be considered __________.

Mexican cuisine

If you are using ingredients like corn, tomatoes, squash, avocados, guava, prickly pear cactus, and peppers, you probably are making ____________.

Italian cuisine

If you used ingredients like mozzarella, olive oil, pasta, and sausage, you probably are making ___.

all of these

In Britain today, there are

green sauce can be distinctively hotter

In Southwestern cuisine, what is typically hotter, red or green sauce?

all of these

Indian spices

The Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute

Julia Child, a famous chef and author of many cookbooks, attended ___.

all of these

Like all cuisines around the world, the Southern cuisine has outside influences. The Southern cuisine has been influenced by

"True American Food"

Midwestern cuisine is touted to be _________.

all of these

New England is known for

cranberries

New England supplies the nation with __________.

black forest cake

One of the most famous German desserts is __________.

penne, macaroni

Pasta is identified according to its shape. Name two types of pasta belonging to the "tubular shape."

all of these

Southern cuisine gives us foods like

Spanish, Native American, and Mexican styles of cooking

Southwestern cuisine is a beautiful blend of ______.

Midwestern cuisine

States like Ohio, Idaho, Nebraska, Kansas, Michigan, Wisconsin and others make up _________.

the "Western world" which would include America

Technically, "European cuisine" means any cuisine from _________.

the aromas of the spices and foods

Thai cuisine accentuates _______________.

all of these

The Amish women are known for wonderful food and baked goods including

American, European, Chinese, Indian, and African cuisines

The Caribbean cuisine is a blend of __________.

lobster and crab

The New England cuisine relies heavily on the seaports and fishing industry. What are the are the two most common catches?

Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York and Pennsylvania

The New England cuisine typically includes ________.

all of these

The Scandinavian cuisine includes foods from

aztecs

The Spaniards brought spices, dairy products, and introduced beef, pork, chicken, goat, and sheep as edible meats to what culture?

italian

The cuisine of what nation is probably the most widely accepted and has impacted the world-wide cuisine the most?

the ancient Chinese period

The history of the Chinese cuisine dates as far back as __________.

corn

The staple of the Mexican cuisine is ___.

dried and fresh pasta

The two main classifications of pasta are ___.

Sichuan and Hunan

The two most well-known regions for Chinese cuisine are ______________.

cordon bleu

The world's best known culinary school is in Paris, France, and is called the ___________.

true

True or False: As with any large country, there is no "one cuisine" in America. The country has many distinctive cuisines, each characteristically different from the others.

true

True or False: In Scandinavia, a hamburger is a horse-meat burger.

true

True or False: It is safe to say that the Scandinavian people are simple and hard working. And they keep their food the same.

true

True or False: Italian cuisine can be traced as far back as the 4th Century BC.

true

True or False: Japanese cuisine puts a great deal of emphasis on how food looks and the presentation of the food.

true

True or False: There has always been a "friendly spat" (and sometimes not-so-friendly) between the French and the Brits over the cuisine of the two countries.

true

True or False: There is a huge difference between French countryside cuisine, and the sophisticated cuisine of Paris.

true

True or False: To the casual Asian cuisine eater, they might categorize all Asian food as the same but there are distinct differences.

true

True or False: Within every large nation and most smaller nations, there are regions in that country with vastly different foods.

spicy flavors of the red pepper, citrus juice, and tomatoes

Upon what does Creole cooking depend?

one of the healthiest cuisines worldwide

Vietnamese cuisine is considered _______________.

Jewish Cuisine

bagel; latkes (potato pancake); lox (fish); olive oil

Indian cuisine

saffron, curry, spicy and hot

creole and cajun cuisine

spicy flavors, red peppers, citrus juice marinades, sausage, beans, white rice

German cuisine

spicy mustards; wiener; game meats; pumpernickel bread

irish cuisine

stew; cabbage; coddle; rashers