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No, I don't salt my pasta water, and I don't think I should.

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True/False Food Cooking Quiz

Please Don&#x27;t Cook For People If You Get Less Than 10/20 On This Quiz

Putting a cast-iron skillet in the dishwasher will cause it to rust and will wash away its seasoning.

[True!](https://www.domain.com.au/living/13-things-you-should-never-put-in-the-dishwasher-20160413-go4t6a/)

**You shouldn't put a cast-iron skillet in the dishwasher.**

Washing chicken can actually increase your risk of food poisoning because it spreads the bacteria onto your hands, the sink, and your work surfaces.

[False!](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/never-wash-raw-chicken/)

You should wash your chicken before you cook it.

Opening the oven lets out the hot air and introduces cold air into the dish you're cooking.

[False!](https://www.bettycrocker.co.uk/how-to/keep-your-oven-door-closed-when-baking)

**It's OK to open the oven to check on what you're baking.**

The chemicals in cooking oil can bond with the chemicals in sewer water and eventually lead to clogged pipes!

[True!](https://www.insider.com/never-pour-grease-cooking-oil-down-drain-2017-2)

**You shouldn't dispose of cooking oil by pouring it down the sink drain.**

Washing produce will help remove bacteria from the surface of the foods.

[True!](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/how-to-wash-fruit-and-vegetables/)

**You should wash and dry your fruits and vegetables before using them.**

There are several reasons to make sure your oven is preheated before you put your dish in, whether it's to kickstart meat caramelization or cake rising!

[True!](https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/jan/28/do-i-really-need-to-preheat-the-oven-kitchen-aide)

You should preheat the oven before you put food in it.

It might seem mathematically correct to turn up the heat and cook something for a shorter amount of time, but that's what leads to tough, chewy meat.

[False!](https://theinfinitekitchen.com/recipe/faq-how-long-to-cook-something-at-250-instead-of-350/)

If a recipe says you need to simmer for an hour, you can turn the heat up and cook for 20 minutes for the same result.

Rinsing pasta washes away some of the starch that helps sauce stick to the noodles!

[True!](https://www.myrecipes.com/cooking-method/rinse-pasta-after-cooking)

**You should refrain from rinsing cooked pasta after draining it.**

Resting your meat will allow the juices to redistribute. Without resting, the juices won't stay in the meat, causing it to taste dry.

[True!](https://steakschool.com/learn/why-you-should-rest-your-steak-after-cooking/)

**You should let meat you've just cooked rest before cutting it.**

All of those meat juices could drip on the rest of the contents in the fridge. This is why raw meat should be stored on the bottom shelf of the fridge.

[False!](https://web.extension.illinois.edu/meatsafety/refrigerator.cfm)

You should store your meat on the top shelf of the fridge.

Use dried spices at the beginning of cooking and fresh spices towards the end. It takes longer for dried spices to infuse their flavors with your dish.

[True!](https://www.buzzfeed.com/jesseszewczyk/how-to-season-your-food)

**You should use fresh spices in a dish right before it's done cooking.**

Using a glass cutting board wears down your knives quickly.

[False!](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/cutting-boards-to-avoid_n_1335613)

**You should use a glass cutting board.**

Using boiled water can make your drink much more bitter than you intend. Instead, let it cool to just under boiling before you use it for brewing.

[False!](https://www.bustle.com/life/why-yorkshire-says-you-shouldnt-use-boiling-water-in-tea)

You should use boiling water to brew coffee and tea.

If you overcrowd the pan, the heat will get trapped under the food, steaming it instead of caramelizing it nicely.

[False!](https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/cooking-tips-techniques/cooking/overcrowding-pan)

**Overcrowding the pan caramelizes food by trapping in more heat.**

The boiling temperature is what prevents the pasta from getting mushy.

[False!](https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/youre-doing-it-wrong-the-guide-to-making-perfect-pasta-946855/)

You should **put your noodles in the water to cook them before the water is boiling.**

Sharp knives damage the food less than a dull knife and make prep easier!

[True!](https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/the-benefits-of-sharp-knives--2)

**You should keep your knives sharpened.**

Meat shouldn't be left at room temperature for more than two hours. Defrosting meat on the counter can cause bacteria that was present before freezing to rapidly multiply when thawed.

[False!](https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/safe-food-handling/the-big-thaw-safe-defrosting-methods-for-consumers/CT_Index)

**It's OK to defrost meat on the counter.**

Scooping it will pack it, giving you more flour than you intend to have. The proper way to measure flour is by spooning it into a measuring cup, then leveling it off.

[False!](https://www.thespruceeats.com/measuring-flour-wrong-and-right-483100)

**It's acceptable to measure flour for a recipe by scooping it from the package and leveling the excess off.**

[False!](https://www.thespruceeats.com/ways-to-ruin-a-nonstick-pan-1907507)

It's OK to use metal utensils on nonstick pans.

Adding oil doesn't prevent pasta from sticking together. Instead, it can make it harder for sauce to stick to the pasta.

[False!](https://www.barilla.com/en-au/help/cooking-related-questions/should-i-add-salt-or-oil-to-the-pasta-water)

Finally, it's a good idea to add oil to water you're cooking pasta in.

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You got {{points}} out of 20 correct! WOW! You are a culinary mastermind. Your kitchen works like a well-oiled machine and you could easily pass any food safety test that comes your way.

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