Cambridge IGCSE Food and Nutrition 0648 — 2023 Oct/Nov Paper 2 · Variant 0
0648/20/O/N/23 · 1 question · 100 marks · ≈113 min
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Q1 · Prepare, cook and serve a balanced main meal for two relatives who have type 2 diabetes
1 (a) Prepare, cook and serve a balanced main meal for two relatives who have type 2 diabetes. (b) Make a cake using the melting method and make a batch of scones. 2 Prepare, cook and serve five skilful dishes, suitable for serving at a party for elderly relatives. At least three dishes must be suitable for serving cold. A balance of savoury and sweet dishes should be served. 3 (a) Prepare, cook and serve a balanced main meal that is high in non-starch polysaccharide (NSP) / dietary fibre. (b) Make a dish using an electric whisk and make a batch of biscuits using the creaming method. 4 (a) Prepare, cook and serve three skilful dishes each to show the use of a different type of cheese. (b) Make a dish using pulses and make a hot dessert using fresh fruit. 5 Prepare, cook and serve five skilful dishes each to show the use of a different piece of equipment from the following list: baking tray, balloon whisk, blender, casserole dish, piping bag, rolling pin, saucepan. 6 (a) Prepare, cook and serve a balanced main meal for two teenage girls. (b) Make a dish using shortcrust pastry and make a cake using the creaming method. 7 (a) Prepare, cook and serve three skilful savoury dishes each to show the use of a different herb or spice. (b) Make a dish using rough puff pastry and make some small cakes or a tray bake. 8 (a) Prepare, cook and serve a balanced main meal for two vegan friends. (b) Make a dish using yeast and make a dish using chocolate.
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