The dish of beef stroganoff originated in which country?

Russia Click to see the answer

What is the name of the Asian citrus fruit with a sharp, sour flavour?

Yuzu

What is the name for Japanese pan-fried, moon-shaped dumplings?

Gyoza

What kind of dish is a semifreddo?

Dessert

What in Japan is mochi?

Rice cake

What is pasta fresca?

Fresh pasta

What is the use of a colander?

Draining food Click to see the answer

Venison is the meat of what animal?

Deer

Veal is the meat of which type of animal?

Young cattle

A tater tot hot dish is a type of what?

Baked casserole

Marinating is the process of doing what?

Soaking food

A bagel is what type of food?

Bread

Which of the following is used as a thickener?

Corn starch Click to see the answer

Coq au vin is a dish prepared with which meat?

Chicken

A salmon skin roll is a type of what?

Sushi

Sachertorte is what type of cake?

Chocolate

Gumbo filé is a type of what?

Spice

The snack food Slim Jim is what kind of food?

Jerky

What does a Vegan abstain from?

All animal products

The inside of a watermelon is what color?

Red

Which of these is used to roll out pastry?

Rolling pin

A persimmon is a type of what?

Fruit Click to see the answer

What is the primary ingredient in Tzatziki?

Yoghurt

What type of food is a 'filbert'?

Nut

The zest of a lemon is what color?

Yellow

What color are Kale leaves?

Green

From what fruit is Calvados made?

Apples

What type of drink is Shochu in Japan?

Distilled spirit

Which vitamin do eggs not contain?

C

Aemono is the Japanese term for what?

A salad

What does the 'A' stand for in a BLTA?

Avocado

Which fruit is Florida most famous for growing?

Oranges

The food Tapas originates from where?

Spain

Where is Camembert cheese made?

France Click to see the answer

What name is given to supper in Brazil?

Jantar

Cooked chicken breast is what color?

White

Where could you get a Big Mac from?

McDonald's

Pancakes are made of which of these?

Batter

Which of these is NOT a type of cooking oil?

Raisin

What herb flavours traditional Bearnaise sauce?

Tarragon

Which of these is a woodwind instrument?

Clarinet

Which cheese is used in tiramisu?

Mascarpone

The main base ingredient of an omelet is what?

Egg

When is National S'mores Day?

August 10th

A halibut is a type of what?

Fish

What is a gridiron used for?

Grilling

What sauce is eggs Benedict topped with?

Hollandaise sauce

What are food preservatives designed to do?

Increase shelf-life

What type of fruit is a Granny Smith?

Apple Click to see the answer

Which of these is best used as a thickener?

Corn starch

Mascarpone is what type of food?

Cheese

What does couscous consist of?

Semolina

What is the name of an unfolded omelette?

Frittata

How can a sauce be thinned?

Add liquid

What are the standard colors of candy corn?

Yellow, orange, white

What color is the food dye 'Cudbear'?

Red

What type of cake is flipped over on serving?

Upside down cake

Oreos are what kind of cookie?

Sandwich

What is meat soaked in to give flavor?

Marinade

Good & Plenty is a brand of what?

Liquorice candy

What quality does wax paper have?

Non-stick

What type of dish is Cioppino?

Seafood

Which of the following does not lay eggs?

Rabbit

Parmesan is a type of what?

Cheese

Which creature helps in the creation of honey?

Bees

What shape are the mints, Life Savers?

Ring

Which of the following is a 'grade' of oatmeal?

Pinhead Click to see the answer

How are eggs 'over easy' cooked?

On both sides

Which of the following is not a type of tomato?

Lychee

What color are dried vanilla pods?

Black

What is the purpose of curing food?

Preserve/add flavor

Which of the following is the name of a bun?

Butterfly

Mascarpone is a type of what?

Cheese

What is used to roll out pastry?

Rolling pin

The skin of an aubergine is what color?

Purple

What type of bread is made from rye grain?

Rye bread

Which of these is a type of filled pastry?

Turnover

What shape are the cereal pieces in Cheerios?

Rings

What is the main ingredient of meringue?

Egg white

What type of food is the brand Lorna Doone?

Cookies

Grape-Nuts are a type of what?

Cereal

What do cherries have inside them?

Stones

Yoshoku is the Japanese culinary term for what?

Western food

Where can you get a frappuccino from?

Starbucks

Bean curd is also known as what?

Tofu

What color is tomato ketchup?

Red

In Japanese cookery, what is sashimi?

Fish

Focaccia is a type of what?

Bread Click to see the answer

In Japan, with shade of color is sekihan rice?

Red

Which country introduced noodles to the world?

China

Pies with a top crust only are called what?

Single crust

A Big Hunk is what type of candy bar?

Nougat

What is used to cut and slice food?

Knife

What is the common name for stuffed eggs?

Deviled eggs

What color is the skin of an eggplant?

Purple

What is required in order to flambé food?

Alcohol

What part of the pig do pork rinds come from?

Skin

Which of the following is used to whip cream?

Whisk

From what country does sashimi originate?

Japan

A whole garlic is made up of what?

Cloves

Which nut is found in a Snickers bar?

Peanut

In Japan, what type of drink is matcha?

Green tea

Where did Tiramisu originate?

Italy

Ciabatta is a type of what?

Bread

Who sells the most hotdogs every year?

7-11 convenience store

Marzipan is made of which ground nut?

Almond

What is Britain's most popular meal?

Curry

What would you put in a piping bag?

Icing

Which of the following has segments?

Tangerine

What color 'fin' is not a type of tuna fish?

Brown

In Chile, what are Albondigas al Jugo?

Meatballs

Which TV Network is 'Top Chef' aired by?

Bravo Click to see the answer

From where does Polenta originate?

Italy

What type of food is a flounder?

Fish

What is the term for uncooked food?

Raw

What is the main herb in pesto?

Basil

Which of the following can contain mercury?

Tuna

The term Okonomiyaki literally means what?

Grilled as you like

Which of these is the name of a type of Apple?

Discovery

What do you do when you blanch vegetables?

Boil them in salted water and then rinse them

Beans, lentils and peas are all types of what?

Legumes

What type of food is a tomato?

Fruit

What colors are Good & Plenty candy?

Pink, white

Phish Food is a type of what?

Ice cream

Couscous is a type of what?

Semolina pasta

What would you do with a 'galette'?

Eat it

Which of the following is a red meat?

Beef

What color is the inside of a watermelon?

Red

Sushi and Sumo come from which country?

Japan

Which of the following has claws?

Lobster

What is the primary ingredient in a falafel?

Chickpea

Reese's Pieces are made by which company?

Hershey

What is grenadine syrup made from?

Pomegranates

What is a key ingredient of Jell-O?

Gelatin

What type of lime is famously a type of pie?

Key lime

What kind of pastry is used to make quiche?

Shortcrust pastry

What color is an U-No bar wrapper?

Silver

What color are Cheese Puffs?

Orange

What is the traditional topping on Bruschetta?

Tomatoes

Which of the following is a Tex-Mex food chain?

Taco Bell

From what country does Halloumi originate?

Cyprus

Which is not a citrus fruit?

Mango

What is another name for Eggplant?

Aubergine

What is a key ingredient in mayonnaise?

Egg Yolks

What color is traditional custard?

Yellow

Hershey chocolate comes from which state?

Pennsylvania

What process is used to turn milk into butter?

Churning

What is a mandolin used for?

Slicing food

What type of food is a lychee?

Fruit

With what is Sushi seasoned?

Vinegar

What color is the zest of a lemon?

Yellow

What is the condiment mustard made from?

Seeds

What is another name for Zucchini?

Courgette

What would you do with a 'garbure'?

Eat it

What is required in order to flambé food?

Alcohol

Dulce Delish is sold by what company?

Ben & Jerry's

Which continent was home to the Inca Empire?

South America

Which of these is a meringue-based dessert?

Pavlova

What type of dessert is Mississippi mud pie?

Chocolate

From which food chain would you get a Whopper?

Burger King

Which fast food company is the world's largest?

McDonald's

Nabisco is also known as what?

National Biscuit Company

What is not a type of poultry?

Flamingos

Marination is the process of doing what?

Soaking food

Which of these is NOT a type of nut?

Mascarpone

Which of the following is a main ingredient of meringue?

Egg white Click to see the answer

What is added to instant oatmeal to make it ready to eat?

Water or milk

Confectioners' sugar mixed with liquid is called what?

Water icing

What does the term Hors d'oeuvre loosely translate to?

Food served before the main

The name of which herb comes from the Latin 'to save'?

Sage

Where is the world would you most likely be served Taco Pie?

Mexico

What does the name of the Spanish food 'tapas' translate as?

Covers Click to see the answer

Which of the following programs does Guy Fieri host?

Guy's Big Bite

The TV show Good Eats is hosted by which of the following?

Alton Brown

A soufflé is designed to do what once put in the oven?

Rise

Sucrose is the chemical name for which of the following?

Sugar

Which bear's favorite food is a marmalade sandwich?

Paddington

What French loan phrase means 'according to the menu'?

A la carte

A filling between two slices of bread is called what?

Sandwich

Which of the following is not a type of cooking oil?

Raisin

The spicy condiment made from radish is called what?

Wasabi Click to see the answer

Which of the following is made up of peelable layers?

Onion

Which of these cheeses originated furthest north?

Lanark Blue

The Roman Empire was centered in which present-day country?

Italy

What name is given to the biggest meal of the day in Brazil?

Almoco

Which of these ingredients can be found in Waldorf salad?

Walnut

What is the main component in the French dish escargot?

Snails

A sandwich of ice cream between two cookies is called what?

Chipwich

Which cheese used to be known as 'green cheese'?

Cottage cheese

What can be put on cakes to give them a pearl-like finish?

Iridescent powder

Which hot sauce is made with peppers, vinegar and salt?

Tabasco

What is the main spice used in the dish Goulash?

Paprika

From north to south, put these foods in geographical order.

Maple syrup Click to see the answer

The seeds of which tree are used to make chocolate?

Cacao

When food is taken out of the freezer, what does it do?

Thaw

Which of the following is not an element of Cracker Jacks?

Oats

Which fruit has lots of small black seeds in its center?

Papaya

What is ice cream with candied fruit in it called?

Tutti-frutti

Which of these is the correct name for a type of peach?

Elberta

Which of these best describes where potatoes grow?

Underground

What can happen to mayonnaise if put directly onto hot food?

Separate

Wagashi is the traditional Japanese name for what?

Sweets

Which of these is a light and airy liquid dessert?

Mousse

Which type of pasta translates literally as 'little ears'?

Orecchiette

What raw animal product is steak tartare often served with?

Egg yolks

Which of the following are shallots most closely related to?

Onions

Which of the following is a traditional Turkish dish?

Kebab

What candy bar has a bright yellow and black checked design?

Abba-Zaba Click to see the answer

What is the term given to fruit that is ready to be eaten?

Ripe

What is the vegetable used to make Eggs Florentine?

Spinach

What name is given collectively to salt and pepper etc.?

Cruet

Which cooking program is hosted by Christopher Kimball?

America's Test Kitchen

In what year was Hershey's chocolate first sold?

1900

What type of sweet did Mars and Murray develop in 1941?

M & Ms

Which of these dishes is not topped with potatoes?

Stargazy Pie

What would you expect to find inside a 'piñata'?

Candy

Someone who does not eat any type of meat is called what?

Vegetarian

Finely cut, dry and unsweetened coconut is called what?

Desiccated coconut

Which country's menu would most likely contain Dom Yam Gung?

Thailand

What is usually found on top of a New York style cheesecake?

nothing

What type of milk has a fat content of approximately 1.7%?

Semi-skimmed

What was the 2010 brand value of 'Kuwait Foods'?

665

What scale is used to measure the heat and spice of chilies?

Scoville

Which meat is the main ingredient of the soup Tonkatsu?

Pork

What dish consists of egg noodles in a salty broth?

Ramen

What type of meat is generally found in a McDonalds burger?

Beef Click to see the answer

Which of these is a rich, usually multilayered, cake?

Torte

What does food do when it is taken out of the freezer?

Thaw

Which tomato-based mixture is commonly added to nachos?

Salsa

The presenter of Paula's Home Cooking is called Paula what?

Deen

In what country is authentic Serrano ham produced?

Spain

Ovo-lacto vegetarians are vegetarians who also eat what?

Dairy, eggs

Joy Bauer is the nutrition expert on which program?

The Today Show

Ice cream with candied fruit in it is called what?

Tutti-frutti

Which of these was not a city-state in Ancient Greece?

Rome

Which of the following is a use of a double boiler?

Melting chocolate

What color do lobsters turn when they are cooked?

Red

Who was the ruler of the gods in Ancient Greece?

Zeus

Which of the following is not a type of dairy food?

Flour

How many peanuts go into a jar of peanut butter?

900

Which of the following are main ingredients of mayonnaise?

Egg yolks, oil

The Bond Girl in 'Die Another Day' is played by Halle who?

Berry

Long, this strips of dried lean meat are called what?

Jerky

Which of these is a popular brand of marshmallow creme?

Marshmallow Fluff

A classic Arctic roll dessert contains what flavour jam?

Raspberry

Which of the following is a traditional North Korean dish?

Kimchi

About how much food does an average human eat in a year?

1,500 lbs. or 700 kg Click to see the answer

What shape is the blade of a rolling pizza cutter?

Circle

Limerick, Aberdeen and Octopus are all types of what?

Fish Hooks

Which word completes the following idiom - 'Food For ...'?

Thought

What is the name of pastry that comes in paper thin sheets?

Filo

Oaxaca is both a cheese and a state in what country?

Mexico

What is the casing holding the insides of an egg called?

Shell

Cooking an egg without its shell in water is known as what?

Poaching

The leavener, a rising ingredient, adds what to baked goods?

Bubbles

What is the process of letting yeast dough rise called?

Proof

Which of these is a hard, fizzy, tablet-shaped sweet?

Love Hearts

The term given to fruit that is ready to be eaten is what?

Ripe

A dried Zante Black Corinth grape is known as a what?

Currant

The name of unsweetened coconut cut in wide strips is what?

Raw chip coconut

Which of the following is not a color in Reese's Pieces?

Blue

Which of the following would you find in chocolate?

Cocoa solids

What type of sauce is traditionally served with pork?

Apple

What coats the sausage in a traditional American corn dog?

Batter

Which part of the celery plant is generally eaten?

Stem

Which food is the answer to the cryptic clue 'pain'?

French bread

What was the 2010 brand rating of 'Kuwait Foods'?

A-

What is the name for pure chocolate in liquid form?

Chocolate liquor

What is the popular South American dish Papaya con Crema?

Papaya in cream

What could you add to buttercream icing to stabilize it?

Meringue powder

Butter bean is another name for which type of bean?

Lima

What pastry is tied in a knot that resembles a heart-shape?

Pretzel

What is traditionally eaten with a Yorkshire Pudding?

Gravy

Where is the /'Cordon Bleu/' school of cooking located?

Paris

What the deep-fried meat is Tonkatsu in Japanese cookery?

Pork

The Chilean dish 'Crudos' literally translates as what?

Raw

In what recipe does preparation include whipping egg whites?

Meringue

The vegetable broccolini is also known as what?

Baby broccoli

Which of the following is a variety of Girl Scout cookies?

Thin Mints

What are prunes?

Dried plums Click to see the answer

Filo, puff and choux are all types of what?

Pastry

What type of fish is used in a California roll?

Crab

Raclette, the dish and the grill used to make it, is from which country?

Switzerland

Nduja is a spreadable form of which food?

Sausage

What color are stalks of rhubarb?

Red

The style of cooking called 'jerk' originates on which island?

Jamaica

Where do potatoes grow?

Underground

What color is a lobster before cooking?

Blue

Waygu is an expensive type of which sort of meat?

Beef Click to see the answer

Which country produces Taleggio cheese?

Italy

What is the main component of a pilaf dish?

Rice

What covers the ice cream in a Baked Alaska?

Meringue

What is the main ingredient of the Indian food called dahl?

Lentils

A type of rich fruit cake is named after which Scottish city?

Dundee

What shape is a loaf of bread called a Couronne?

Ring

Iceberg is a type of what?

Lettuce

A colander has what use?

Draining food

The first European McDonalds opened in 1971 in which country?

Netherlands

Bass is a type of what?

Seafood

Which type of vegetable is used to make sauerkraut?

Cabbage

Which vegetable is used to make baba ganoush dip?

Aubergine Click to see the answer

A variety of artichoke is named after which Middle Eastern city?

Jerusalem

What can be kidney, flageolet or pinto?

Beans

What color is a Bechamel sauce?

White

Which vegetable is an essential component of a Greek spanakopita?

Spinach

What is the name of the robust Cypriot cheese which can be grilled or fried?

Halloumi

What cooking term means to flatten out a chicken or bird before cooking?

Spatchcock

What is a paratha?

Bread

What white, wobbly food is also known as bean curd?

Tofu

What is one of the main ingredients in black pudding?

Blood

Scallop is a type of what?

Shellfish

Nori is a type of seaweed used in dishes from which country?

Japan

What is caviar?

Fish eggs

What color is the flesh of a kiwi fruit?

Green

What is the main flavour of amaretti biscuits?

Almond

Panang Curry comes from which country?

Thailand Click to see the answer

What is the name for the Italian style omelette, often containing different vegetables?

Fritatta

Calvados is a brandy made from which fruit?

Apple

What type of vegetable is a Jersey Royal?

Potato

Which fruit is also known as a bramble?

Blackberry

Crème fraiche is the French version of which type of cream?

Soured

Rack, neck fillet or loin chop are cuts of which meat?

Lamb

What is a kohlrabi?

Vegetable

Gluten is a type of what?

Protein

What do Krispy Kreme sell?

Donuts

Pastries called butteries or rowies come from which Scottish city?

Aberdeen

Something on a menu as 'bourgignon' would be in which type of sauce?

Red Wine

Nam pla is a dipping sauce from which country's cuisine?

Thailand

What is hummus made of?

Chickpeas

What are soba noodles made from?

Buckwheat

What is grits made from?

Corn

What cooking term means to cook something very quickly in boiling water?

Blanche

Which nuts are used to make a pad thai?

Peanuts

What kind of food is a Scotch Bonnet?

Chilli Click to see the answer

Calasparra and arborio are types of which basic food?

Rice

How does ginger grow?

As a root

What shape is conchiglie pasta?

Shells

What is the name for the square pillow-shaped pasta, filled with meat, cheese or vegetables?

Ravioli

Which nut is an essential ingredient of French macarons?

Almond

Fattoush is a salad from which region of the world?

Middle East

What alcohol is used to make a Bordelaise sauce?

Red Wine

In which decade did the first drive-thru fast food restaurant open?

1940s

What is a tamarillo?

Tropical Fruit

What is a bratwurst?

Sausage

Which Spanish city is associated with oranges used to make marmalade?

Seville

What is cheese made from?

Milk

Burgoo is a type of what?

Stew

Whiting is a variety of which type of food?

Fish

What is the name for the type of celery with a large, round, white root, eaten as a vegetable?

Celeriac

Which country makes the sweet treat called Anzac biscuits?

Australia

Onion soup wih cheese on toast floating in it is a classic from which country?

France

What is the main flavour of tiramisu?

Coffee

What type of dish is the Spanish speciality of albondigas?

Meatballs

What three letter term means the liquid which escapes from meat during cooking?

Jus

A traditional Yule Log is made from which type of cake?

Chocolate Click to see the answer

Which French sauce is made from tomato, onion, herbs, capers and garlic?

Provencale

Vegan egg substitute aquafaba is liquid left over from cooking what?

Chickpeas

What is the name of the hot spicy sauce which comes from the US state of Louisiana?

Tabasco

Who invented the Twinkie?

James Dewar

What is the name of the green, fleshy plant which grows in salt water and is served as a vegetable?

Samphire

Which kind of fish would you expect to find in a Nicoise salad?

Tuna

Souvlaki is a popular dish from which country?

Greece

What is an Eskimo Pie?

Ice cream bar

What vegetable would you find in the Greek yoghurt dip called tzatziki?

Cucumber

What is tea made of?

Leaves

What is a mangosteen?

Fruit

Jollof rice originates on which continent?

Africa

What is bass a type of?

Seafood

What English city comes after Red for the name of a type of cheese?

Leicester

What usually encases the sponge in a Battenburg cake?

Marzipan

What comes after 'Danish' in a type of cheese?

Blue

What fruit along with apples are found in a Waldorf Salad?

Grapes

The dessert of Floating Islands is what item in a thin custard sauce?

Meringue

Quail is a type of what?

Bird

What three letter word is the name for a spicy Vietnamese soup?

Pho

What is meringue made of?

Egg whites and sugar

Hollandaise sauce is made from butter, vinegar and which other ingredient?

Egg Yolk

What numbers designate the type of flour used to make pasta?

Double Zero

What is used to make the Mediterranean dish of tapenade?

Olives Click to see the answer

What is gram flour made from?

Chickpea

What is ale brewed from?

Malted barley

Lingonberry jam is a sweet treat from which country?

Sweden

Pak Choi is also known as which type of cabbage?

Chinese

How are cakes cooked?

Baked

Dunsyre Blue, Lymeswold and Caboc are types of which British food?

Cheese

Pizza Hut opened its first UK restaurant in Islington, London in which year?

1973

What comes after 'Chinese 5' for the name of a cooking ingredient?

Spice

Biryani is a traditional dish from which country?

India

What color comes before Currant, Lentil, Mullet and Leicester for cooking ingredients?

Red

A popular way of cooking chicken on the barbecue is whole, on a can of what?

Beer

What kind of food can be carnaroli, wild or long-grain?

Rice

What kind of food is quark?

Cheese

Tahini is a paste used in cooking from which area of the world?

Middle East

Which country's national dish is a black bean stew called Feijoada?

Brazil

Red, green and savoy are types of which vegetable?

Cabbage

Popular restaurant chain Nando's originated in which country?

South Africa

Tahini paste is made from which type of seeds?

Sesame

The name of which pasta translates from Italian as 'little worms'?

Vermicelli

On which Caribbean island could you eat jerk chicken, rice and peas?

Jamaica

What is the name of the Indian rice pancakes made from fermented batter?

Dosa

What is caramel made with?

Sugar

Balsamic vinegar was first produced in the Modena region of which country?

Italy

Wheat starch acts as what?

Thickener

A chicken sandwich dish called Banh Mi is from which Asian country?

Vietnam

Vanilla comes from which type of plant?

Orchid

A Dagwood is a what?

Triple-decker sandwich

Nutmeg and which other spice come from the same tree?

Mace

Which salad leaf is called Arugula in North America?

Rocket

Gulab Jamun is a dessert from which country?

India

What type of food is paneer?

Cheese

Which vegetable is also known as ladies' fingers?

Okra

What type of food is nori, used in the making of sushi?

Seaweed

Which nut is used to make a satay dipping sauce?

Peanut

The American treat of s'mores is made with biscuits and which other type of food?

Marshmallows

What is the name of the French vegetable dish made from tomatoes, courgettes, pepper and aubergine?

Ratatouille

What is the name for a dish of meat or vegetables, pressed into a rectangular shape and served cold, in slices?

Terrine

What shape is parpadelle pasta?

Ribbons

What is the name of the wheat protein which causes Coeliac disease?

Gluten

A rich chocolate dessert called a Mud Pie is named after which US state?

Mississippi

Which sticky treat is made with crushed biscuits, marshmallows, chocolate, syrup and butter?

Rocky Road

Which vegetable has varieties called globe and Jerusalem?

Artichoke

What is the main ingredient of the Indian dish Tarka Dahl?

Lentils

Open sandwiches are a classic dish from which country?

Denmark

What alcohol is often added to butter to serve with Christmas pudding or mince pies?

Brandy

Which herb is the main ingredient of a Middle Easter tabbouleh?

Parsley

A greengage is an old type of which fruit?

Plum

A crepe is a type of what?

Pancake

What is the name of the Alpine dish of apples and sultanas encased in flaky pastry?

Strudel

Portobello and Porcini are types of which cooking ingredient?

Mushrooms

What is a 'red mullet'?

Fish