Cooking Tips and Tricks

True or false: Eggs that have been commercially washed must be refrigerated.

True or false: Cheese should be added to scrambled eggs at the beginning of cooking.

True or false: Large slabs of meat should be cooked quickly on high heat.

True or false: Bagels can be browned better by using the oven steam method.

True or false: Corn dogs are a recommended bathtub food.

True or false: Knives only need to be sharpened once a year for hobbyist cooks.

True or false: A honing rod should be used in addition to sharpening a knife.

True or false: Evaporated milk and coconut milk can always be substituted for each other in baking.

Kosher salt, table salt, and finishing salt are the three salts to know about.
Eggs that have been commercially washed must be refrigerated.
Cheese should be added to scrambled eggs as late as possible to prevent it from breaking.
Steak is generally seasoned with salt and pepper.
Large slabs of meat should be cooked slowly and gently.
Mango is a difficult fruit to cut.
Bagels can be browned better by moving the oven rack up and trying the oven steam method.
Corn dogs are the best bathtub food.
Luxardo cherries are the best cocktail garnish.
Onion goggles are the only solution to prevent crying while cutting onions.- The best sandwich is subjective, but the Liz Lemon sandwich with pastrami, turkey, coleslaw, Russian dressing, potato chips, and fresh lettuce is a favorite.
Toasting the inside of the bread instead of the outside prevents sogginess and adds crunch and flavor.
Knives do not need to be sharpened after each use, but once a week for frequent cooks or once a month for hobbyists is recommended.
A honing rod helps straighten the blade and should be used in addition to sharpening.
Evaporated milk and coconut milk cannot always be substituted for each other in baking.
No Star Wars character is an obvious good cook, though Chewbacca has cooked Bantha stew in the Star Wars Christmas Special.

Test your knowledge of various cooking tips and tricks with this quiz. From the best way to cut mangoes to the importance of sharpening knives regularly, this quiz covers a wide range of kitchen hacks and culinary advice.