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Discover the essential elements of culinary delights, from classic vinaigrettes to renowned beef cuts like NY Strip and Prime Rib. Explore the rich history of sauces such as Marinara and Alfredo, along with famous dishes like the Hot Brown sandwich and Shrimp Cocktail. Learn about the unique flavors of cheeses such as Feta and Blue Cheese, and the experience of sushi paired with wasabi. Delve into wines like Chardonnay and Merlot, understanding their significance in the culinary world.
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Vinaigrette Sauce commonly used on _________________________. Comprised of oil and acid, such as vinegar or _______________
Lettuce ________ ________ (usually used in Caesar Salads) Boston Leaf
Scallions Also known as ______________________. Tend to be ___________ than other onions. Used in many Asian recipes. Diced scallions are often used in soups and seafood dishes.
Croissant The French word for ______________. A rich, flaky ________________ Shaped as a crescent with a crisp texture on the outside, flaky and layered in the center.
Kaiser Roll A _______ roll that is used for sandwiches
Filet A piece of meat, fish or poultry which is ___________ or has had all the __________ ___________
NY Strip One of the ______________ beef steaks on the market. Cut off of the back of the cow from the ____________. Consists of a muscle that does little work, so it is particularly tender.
Prime Rib Cut of beef taken from the _____ ___of cattle. Such tender cuts usually come from the least used muscles. Richly _____with fat.
Rib Eye Rib-eye steak is a boneless cut from the rib section. The _______ in its name refers to the round cross-section of a muscle that is not well exercised, so rib-eye steak is very_______.
Sirloin The _______ part of the loin of beef. This cut is near the hip, thus a little ______ tender but still excellent for roasting
Alfredo Pasta _________ Originally consisting of _________, _________, and parmesan cheese. Modern versions add garlic, peas.
Marinara Sauce for pasta. Contains ______, garlic and ______
Pastas _________ Tortellini _________ Fettuccini
Hot Brown Chef Fred K. Schmidt at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, created The Hot Brown sandwich in 1926. The band played late, taking a break around midnight. People would retire to the restaurant for a bite to eat. Bored with the traditional ham and eggs, Chef Schmidt, created the Hot Brown.
Cheese Feta Cheese A classic _____ _____ cheese, usually made with sheep's milk. It's crumbly, and has a _____flavor. Blue Cheese semi-soft cow's milk cheese characterized by ____ ____of mold and a very strong aroma.
Quesadilla Flour tortilla turnover. Usually stuffed with _______, then toasted, _______ or _______.
Wasabi Wasabi Japanese green ___________ powder. Made into Wasabi Paste by stirring in water. Used for dipping sauce with soy sauce when eating __________
Sushi Rice rolled with _______, fish, or ______, Wrapped in nori (thin sheets of dried __________) and sliced into rounds.
Shrimp Cocktail Usually eaten as an _____________. Shrimp is cooked, peeled and _________. Served with sauce.
Mahi Mahi Also known as _________ __________ Not related to the dolphin mammals.
Surf and Turf Main course which combines __________ and ________ Usually __________ and _________.
Wines Chardonnay World's most well-known _____ wine grapes. "Chardonnay" has become almost synonymous in the mass market with a generic “glass of white wine.” White Zinfandel "Blush" wine Usually from __________ Simple and often slightly _______ Merlot Very good ______-wine grape. Smooth and mellow red wine. Chablis Excellent _________, full-flavored, white wine made from Chardonnay grapes