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