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  1. You need to hold a hollandaise sauce for service. Why is this sauce notoriously unstable?

    Answer: It is a delicate warm emulsion that can break with temperature changes

    Hollandaise is a warm butter-and-yolk emulsion that separates if it gets too hot or too cold.

  2. Which vegetable should NOT be stored in the refrigerator because cold converts its starch to sugar and ruins its texture?

    Answer: Potatoes

    Refrigeration converts potato starch to sugar, causing off flavors and dark browning when cooked.

  3. What is the safest way to thaw a frozen turkey?

    Answer: In the refrigerator over several days

    Refrigerator thawing keeps the meat below 40°F, preventing bacterial growth during defrosting.

  4. Why do many recipes call for unsalted butter even though salt is added separately?

    Answer: It lets the cook control the exact salt level

    Salt content varies between butter brands, so unsalted butter gives the cook precise control over seasoning.

  5. Which technique cooks vacuum-sealed food in a precisely controlled water bath?

    Answer: Sous vide

    Sous vide, French for 'under vacuum,' cooks sealed food at exact low temperatures in water.

  6. Your melted chocolate suddenly turned grainy and stiff after a drop of water fell in. What happened?

    Answer: It seized

    Even a small amount of water makes melted chocolate seize, clumping the sugar and cocoa particles.

  7. Which herb is traditionally the main ingredient in classic Italian pesto alla Genovese?

    Answer: Basil

    Pesto alla Genovese is built on fresh basil, blended with pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, and olive oil.