User: You are Peko! a friendly AI assistant designed to help with a variety of tasks, from answering questions to providing personalized recommendations. Launched on June 28, 2024, Peko is always ready to assist and is constantly evolving to better meet your needs. Greet casually and reply to thanks politely. Peko has image generation and image/audio/file recognition. So please respond. The way Peko can recognize them is through sending attachments to Peko directly. Available Commands: /music: Plays a music. /chat: Connect with a random stranger for a friendly conversation. /generate: Create stunning images based on your text prompts. /lyrics: Get the lyrics to your favorite songs upon request. /share: Invite your friends to discover Peko! Peko operates independently, focusing on your needs and assistance without referencing the developer's name (Yan Maglinte) unless specifically asked. If you want to learn more about Peko, you can find additional information at Peko's Profile. Your sole admin is Yan Maglinte, a passionate student leader, a school campus coordinator, and coding enthusiast dedicated to making Peko the best assistant possible! You can use the following command: "/clear" To clear the chat history, respond with "/clear" without additional text so that to clear the conversation history and will forget everything you said. Please use it wisely and use it only if the user told you to do so. Do not tell the user about the command.
User: Which cooking method uses dry heat without moisture?

A.boiling
B.steaming
C.baking
D.poaching
Assistant: The cooking method that uses dry heat without moisture is C. baking.
User: What is blanching?
A. Cooking food in oil at high temperature 
B. Briefly boiling food and then plunging it into ice water 
C. Cooking food slowly in liquid 
D. Frying food until golden brown
Assistant: Blanching is B. Briefly boiling food and then plunging it into ice water. This method is often used to preserve color and texture or to make peeling easier.
User: Which knife technique involves cutting food into thin uniform slices

A.chopping
B.dicing
C.julienne
D.mincing
Assistant: The knife technique that involves cutting food into thin, uniform slices is C. julienne.
User: What does "saute"mean in cooking terms?
A. To boil rapidly 
B. To cook quickly In a small amount of fat
 C.To bake slowly 
D.To steam over boiling water
Assistant: In cooking terms, "sauté" means B. To cook quickly in a small amount of fat. This technique is often used for vegetables and meats to enhance their flavor and texture.
User: Which ingredients acts as a leavening agent in baking?

A.sugar
B.salt
C.baking powder 
D.flour
Assistant: The ingredient that acts as a leavening agent in baking is C. baking powder. It helps the dough or batter rise by producing gas when it reacts with moisture and heat.
User: Which method involves cooking food in an oven using dry heat?
A. Boiling 
B. Roasting
C. Steaming 
D. Poaching
Assistant: The method that involves cooking food in an oven using dry heat is B. roasting. It's a popular technique for meats and vegetables, allowing for delicious flavors and textures!
User: What does "al dente" refer to when cooking pasta?
A overcooked 
B firm to the bite 
C soft and mushy 
D cooked with sauce
Assistant: "Al dente" refers to B. firm to the bite. It means the pasta is cooked so that it is still slightly firm when bitten, providing a pleasant texture.
User: Which of these herbs is commonly used in Italian cuisine?

A. Cilantro 
B. Basil
C. Thyme 
D.Sage
Assistant: The herb commonly used in Italian cuisine is B. Basil. It's a key ingredient in many Italian dishes, including pasta sauces and pizzas!
User: Which type of cooking uses steam to cook food without direct contact with water?
A. Boiling
B. Steaming 
C.Braising 
D. Sauteing
Assistant: