Professional Cooking - Chapter 23 Flashcards
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What is an appetizer?

The first course of a multi-course meal.

What are hors d'oeuvres?

Finger food items served at receptions and with cocktails.

Where are hors d'oeuvres typically served?

  • At a formal reception preceding a meal.
  • As part of a separate event not connected with a meal.
  • Simply as accompaniments to beverages at an informal gathering.
  • All of the above. (correct)

    • What is Butler-Style Service?

    <p>The hors d'oeuvre selections are offered to guests by service staff carrying small trays as they pass among the assembled group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two most common ways of serving hors d'oeuvres?

    <p>Buffet-Style Service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How large should each item be in Butler-Style Service?

    <p>Small enough to be eaten in one or two bites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Butler-Style Service, you should offer _____ to handle foods with a moist or oily surface.

    <p>picks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should food trays be arranged in Butler-Style Service?

    <p>Strive for simple, attractive arrangements on the tray.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Butler-Style Service, hot and cold items should be presented on the same tray.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Buffet-Style Service, how are hors d'oeuvres arranged?

    <p>Attractively on one or more tables, where guests help themselves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of both Butler and Buffet Service?

    <p>To enliven the appetite.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is bar food?

    <p>Hors d'oeuvres that are served informally as accompaniments to beverages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a canapé consist of?

    <p>Tiny portions of food presented on bases of bread, toast, or pastry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three parts of a canapé?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can the spread of a canapé be used as a garnish?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flavored butter spreads are made by blending the flavoring ingredients with _____ until completely mixed.

    <p>softened butter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is proper consistency important for dips?

    <p>It must not be too thick to scoop up, but thick enough to stick to the items used as dippers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Many mixtures used as spreads can also be used as dips.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Thin or soften them by adding a little mayonnaise, cream, or other appropriate liquid.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it necessary that hors d'oeuvres are served as finger food?

    <p>If they are to be served away from the dinner table.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At a reception, it's acceptable for some hors d'oeuvres to be eaten with forks from small plates, but finger food is preferred.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are examples of recipes that can be scaled to hors d'oeuvres?

    <p>Barbecued Spareribs, Shish Kebab, Deep-Fried Chicken, Baked Clams Oreganata, Oysters and Clams Casino, Broiled Shrimp, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an antipasto?

    <p>A cold plate comprising an assortment of flavorful tidbits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What typical components are found in an antipasto?

    <p>Cured meats, seafood, cheeses, hard-cooked eggs, relishes, and cooked vegetables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Italian term antipasto refers to a specific recipe.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is bruschetta?

    <p>Roman garlic bread treated with olive oil and garlic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the plural of bruschetta?

    <p>Bruschette</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common topping for bruschetta?

    <p>A seasoned mixture of diced fresh tomatoes and olive oil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bruschetta is a type of antipasto.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What’s the difference between canapés and bruschette?

    <p>Bruschette are larger and heartier than typical canapés.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a tapa?

    <p>A small food item intended to be eaten with wine or other drinks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common features do tapas share?

    <p>They are served in small portions and are intended to be eaten quickly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the usual dining hours for lunch and dinner in Spain?

    <p>Lunch is normally two or three o'clock; dinner isn't eaten before ten o'clock.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is caviar?

    <p>The salted roe of the sturgeon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the most important caviar-producing countries?

    <p>Russia and Iran.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is caviar named?

    <p>By the species of sturgeon it is derived from.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Size or price alone indicates the quality of caviar.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should good-quality caviar look and smell like?

    <p>Shiny, whole eggs without a strong fishy smell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is malossol caviar?

    <p>Caviar made with a relatively low proportion of salt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Caviar is either fresh or ______________.

    <p>pasteurized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long can fresh caviar last?

    <p>A few weeks in an unopened tin if kept cold.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is pasteurized caviar?

    <p>Caviar that has been heat-treated and is of lower quality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are three popular types of roe used as alternatives to sturgeon caviar?

    <p>Salmon Caviar, Bleak Roe, Tobiko.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What traditional accompaniments are served with top-quality caviar?

    <p>Chopped Onion, Lemon, Chopped Egg, and Sour Cream.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Spoons for eating caviar should be made of:

    <p>Plastic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should foods served with caviar be like?

    <p>Fairly mild or delicate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an amuse bouche?

    <p>A tiny appetizer or hors d'oeuvre offered by the chef.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be served as an amuse bouche?

    <p>Salads, soups, canapés, or small portions of meat, fish, or vegetable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When making an amuse bouche, chefs typically borrow a dish from their regular menus.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Appetizers and Hors D'oeuvres

    • Appetizers serve as the first course in a multi-course meal.
    • Hors D'oeuvres are finger foods served during receptions and with cocktails.
    • Hors D'oeuvres can be presented formally before a meal or informally as accompaniments to beverages.

    Serving Styles

    • Butler-Style Service involves staff offering hors d'oeuvres on small trays while mingling.
    • Buffet-Style Service allows guests to serve themselves from attractively arranged tables.
    • In Butler-Style Service, each item should be bite-sized, easily handled, and may include pick-ups like canapés.

    Butler-Style Service Details

    • Offer picks and cocktail napkins for moist or oily items to enhance guest convenience.
    • Food trays should be simply arranged and kept appealing, with non-pleasant trays refreshed quickly.
    • Generally, each tray contains only one food selection, though two or three simple items can be combined.

    Buffet-Style Service Details

    • Cold hors d'oeuvres should be arranged neatly on trays; canapés ideally displayed in organized patterns.
    • Hot items should be served in chafing dishes to maintain warmth.

    Canapés

    • Canapés are bite-sized open-faced sandwiches and consist of a base, spread, and garnish.
    • Bases can include various types of bread, crackers, and pastry shells.
    • Flavored butter, cream cheese, and meat or fish salad spreads serve as the spread components.

    Preparing Canapés

    • For toast-based canapés, crusts are trimmed, and bread is toasted to a crispy texture.
    • Spreads should be thick enough to adhere to the base and complement the garnish.

    Garnishes

    • Garnishes can enhance the visual appeal and flavor of the canapés, consisting of vegetables, fish, meats, or dairy.
    • High-quality ingredients are essential for an appetizing presentation.

    Cocktails and Relishes

    • The term "cocktail" applies to both drinks and seafood or fruit appetizers served chilled on crushed ice.
    • Common seafood cocktails include oysters, shrimp, and crab meat.
    • Relishes may consist of raw vegetables or pickled items, served chilled.

    Dips and Crudités

    • Dips must achieve the right consistency for easy dipping, either served with vegetables or crackers.
    • Raw vegetables, known as crudités, should be fresh, crisp, and served with an appropriate dip.

    Antipasto

    • Antipasto, typical in Italian restaurants, includes assorted cured meats, seafood, cheeses, hard-cooked eggs, and more.
    • The singular form of antipasto emphasizes singular servings of the flavorful components on a platter.

    General Guidelines

    • Properly prepare ingredients in advance to facilitate quick assembly of canapés.
    • Aim for harmonious flavor combinations to engage appetites effectively.
    • Maintain simplicity and visual appeal in final presentations for maximum impact.### Relishes and Antipasto
    • Relishes include raw vegetables like carrots, celery, fennel, radishes, cauliflower, and tomatoes; also includes cooked or pickled items such as olives, artichoke hearts, small hot peppers, and onions.
    • Antipasto refers to Italian hors d'oeuvres, not a particular recipe, with many variations in preparation.

    Bruschetta

    • Bruschetta is Roman garlic bread, traditionally toasted Italian bread rubbed with garlic and drizzled with olive oil.
    • Popular bruschetta toppings include a mixture of diced fresh tomatoes and olive oil, but meats, cheeses, and various vegetables are also used.
    • The plural of bruschetta is bruschette.

    Canapés vs. Bruschette

    • Bruschette differ from canapés in size and sturdiness, suitable as a dinner appetizer while canapés are typically smaller.

    Tapas

    • Tapas are small food items enjoyed with drinks in taverns, originating from the Spanish word for "lid."
    • Common traits: served in small portions, intended for quick consumption, often shared among diners.

    Spanish Tapas Culture

    • Lunchtime in Spain occurs from 2-3 PM, while dinner is served late, around 10 PM, fostering social gatherings at tapas bars.

    Caviar

    • Caviar is salted roe from sturgeon, with regulations specifying that only sturgeon roe can be labeled as caviar in the U.S. and Canada.
    • Major caviar-producing countries include Russia and Iran, with growing production in North America due to restrictions on Caspian sourcing.

    Quality Assessment

    • The quality of caviar varies by type; larger eggs are not always synonymous with better quality, with taste being the definitive factor.
    • Fresh caviar should have shiny, whole eggs without strong odors.

    Caviar Varieties

    • Malossol caviar is lightly salted, considered superior quality but all types remain salty.
    • Caviar can be fresh or pasteurized; the latter lasts longer but is of lower quality.

    Alternatives to Sturgeon Caviar

    • Popular alternatives include salmon caviar (large red eggs), bleak roe (tiny orange eggs from Baltic fish), and tobiko (orange eggs from flying fish).

    Serving Caviar

    • Caviar should be served ice-cold with accompaniments like chopped onion, lemon, and sour cream that do not overpower delicate flavors.
    • Non-metal spoons, such as bone, porcelain, or mother of pearl, are recommended to avoid undesired tastes.

    Amuse Bouche

    • Amuse bouche is a small complimentary appetizer offered by chefs, showcasing their skills and enhancing guest experience.
    • Can include tiny portions of salads, soups, canapés, or small meats and vegetables.

    Creativity in Amuse Bouche

    • Chefs often present dishes from their menu with unique garnishes or sauces, not replicating items served that evening.

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