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But _never_ garlic. Learn how to make it [here](http://www.salon.com/2010/07/25/mirepoix_recipe/).

Traditional mirepoix is made with two parts onion, one part celery, and one part carrot...

Duxelles is _never_ made with carrots. Learn how to make it [here](https://www.thespruce.com/mushroom-duxelles-intense-and-refined-912879).

Traditional duxelles is a mixture of chopped mushroom, shallot, and herbs (usually thyme) cooked into a flavorful paste.

The mixture is used to flavor a variety of classic French dishes from salads to braises. Learn how to make it [here](https://www.chowhound.com/recipes/fines-herbes-10580).

Fines herbes is a mixture of chopped parsley, chives, tarragon, chervil, and _sometimes_ thyme.

It's usually finished with a pinch of salt and cayenne pepper. Learn how to make it [here](http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/hollandaise-sauce-recipe-1910043).

Hollandaise is an emulsion of egg yolks, butter, and lemon juice.

But _never_ shallots. Learn how to make it [here](http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Pesto-Genovese-Classic-Basil-Pesto).

Traditional pesto alla Genovese is made with basil, olive oil, pine nuts, cheese, and garlic...

Traditional béchamel is usually finished with black pepper and a touch of ground nutmeg, but _never_ corn starch. Learn how to make it [here](http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2016/09/bechamel-white-sauce-recipe.html).

Béchamel is a classic mother sauce made with milk thickened by a roux (butter and flour).

It's typically finished with olive oil, salt, and balsamic, but _never_ parmesan. Get the recipe [here](http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/caprese-salad-recipe-1939232).

Traditional caprese is a simple salad made with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.

Traditional crème anglaise is usually flavored with vanilla, but _never_ butter. Learn how to make it [here](http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/creme-anglaise-4984).

Crème anglaise is a sweet custard sauce made with milk, egg yolks, and sugar.

It's sweet, salty, and perfect for making sushi. Learn how to make it [here](http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/sushi-rice-recipe-1944633).

Sushi rice is seasoned with rice vinegar, salt, and sugar.

There are many variations of the aromatic mixture, but carrot is not commonly used. Learn how to make it [here](http://www.marthastewart.com/891237/sofrito).

Sofrito (or _soffritto_) is a flavorful vegetable mixture made from tomato, pepper, onion, and garlic.

Although loaded with aromatic herbs, tarragon is not commonly used. Learn how to make it [here](http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/tabbouleh-recipe-2131154).

Tabbouleh is a salad made with bulgur wheat, onion, chopped herbs, tomato, and olive oil.

Study up on your cookbooks and you'll memorize the classics in no time!

You might not know a lot about classic recipes, but you appreciate them

Keep studying your classics and you'll be able to cook up a feast without even looking at a recipe.

You know some classics, but not all of them

You probably even cook without ever looking at a recipe. Well done, chef!

You certainly know your classic recipes

From pesto to sofrito, you know how to cook the classics without ever looking at a recipe. Well done, chef!

You're a recipe wizard

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Can You Pick The Wrong Ingredient?

Classic recipes are classic for a reason, right?

For each question, pick the ingredient that doesn't belong in the classic — or traditional — version of the recipe. Good luck!

Can You Pick The Wrong Ingredient?

Classic recipes are classic for a reason, right?

For each question, pick the ingredient that doesn't belong in the classic — or traditional — version of the recipe. Good luck!

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