HFL 1090: Healthy Cooking Final Exam
Questions with correct Answers
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According to the author of "How to Read a Recipe", what percentage of dishes prepared
from written recipes go wrong because the cook doesn't actually read the recipe? - ANS
-30%
What is the first step in reading a recipe? - ANS -Sit down and read the entire recipe
Why should you gather equipment before gathering ingredients? - ANS -You may not
have some of the equipment that is needed which may make you decide not to make the
dish
When gathering refrigerated or frozen foods, what should you do? - ANS -Gather them
all on one shelf of the refrigerator or freezer
Which is a better guide to telling whether something is done? - ANS -The "doneness
indicators" listed in the recipe and your own eyes and ears
What is the second step to reading a recipe? - ANS -Read the recipe again and highlight
any special procedures that might change your timeline
Six ounces of brown sugar is the same as 3/4 cups of brown sugar - ANS -False
What should you do if you are missing some of the ingredients for the recipe? - ANS
-Put those ingredients on your grocery list
How do recipe writers list ingredients? - ANS -In order of use
Which of the following would result in a larger amount of parsley in your recipe? - ANS
-1 cup chopped parsley
Which of the following would you use a wet measuring cup for (check all that apply)? -
ANS -Olive oil, Milk
Which of the following would you use a dry measuring cup for (check all that apply)? -
ANS -Rice, Beans
Questions with correct Answers
2026/2027 A+ Graded 100% Verified
According to the author of "How to Read a Recipe", what percentage of dishes prepared
from written recipes go wrong because the cook doesn't actually read the recipe? - ANS
-30%
What is the first step in reading a recipe? - ANS -Sit down and read the entire recipe
Why should you gather equipment before gathering ingredients? - ANS -You may not
have some of the equipment that is needed which may make you decide not to make the
dish
When gathering refrigerated or frozen foods, what should you do? - ANS -Gather them
all on one shelf of the refrigerator or freezer
Which is a better guide to telling whether something is done? - ANS -The "doneness
indicators" listed in the recipe and your own eyes and ears
What is the second step to reading a recipe? - ANS -Read the recipe again and highlight
any special procedures that might change your timeline
Six ounces of brown sugar is the same as 3/4 cups of brown sugar - ANS -False
What should you do if you are missing some of the ingredients for the recipe? - ANS
-Put those ingredients on your grocery list
How do recipe writers list ingredients? - ANS -In order of use
Which of the following would result in a larger amount of parsley in your recipe? - ANS
-1 cup chopped parsley
Which of the following would you use a wet measuring cup for (check all that apply)? -
ANS -Olive oil, Milk
Which of the following would you use a dry measuring cup for (check all that apply)? -
ANS -Rice, Beans
