Fall Favorites
This spice is actually made from the inner bark of a tree and is a staple in fall baking.
cinnamon
This bird became the centerpiece of many traditional American Thanksgiving meals.
Turkey
This Italian dessert is made with espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
tiramisu
What gas causes bread dough to rise during fermentation?
carbon dioxide
What is the culinary term for a mixture of diced onions, celery, and carrots used as a flavor base in French cooking?
mirepoix
This fruit is harvested in autumn and is the main ingredient in traditional French tarte Tatin.
Apples
This Thanksgiving side dish is traditionally made with bread cubes, herbs, onions, and celery.
Stuffing/Dressing
In Mexico, this traditional bread is prepared for Día de los Muertos celebrations`
pan de muerto
What is the name of the chemical reaction responsible for the browning and complex flavors of roasted vegetables?
Maillard reaction
This word describes the savory, rich taste often associated with mushrooms, aged cheese, and soy sauce.
umami
This type of squash has a sweet, nutty flavor and is often used in soups. Its name comes from its resemblance to a musical instrument.
Butternut Squash
This orange Thanksgiving side dish is often topped with marshmallows or pecans and is made from a root vegetable.
Sweet Potatoes
This German autumn festival is famous for its pretzels, sausages, and traditional gingerbread hearts.
Oktoberfest
Why do apples turn brown after being cut and exposed to air?
enzymatic oxidation
What is the name for the process of preserving food by removing moisture?
dehydration
Although commonly considered a vegetable, this fall food is botanically a fruit because it develops from a flower and contains seeds.
Pumpkin
This Thanksgiving dessert was originally made with a type of squash before pumpkin became widely used in recipes.
Pumpkin Pie
This British dessert features a baked filling of apples covered with a crumbly flour, butter, and sugar topping.
Apple Crumble
What substance in cranberries gives them their naturally tart flavor?
organic acids, particularly citric and malic acid
What is the difference between a yam and a sweet potato?
They are different plant species; true yams are generally starchier and have rough, dark skin.
This spice, made from the dried flower buds of an evergreen tree, is often used in mulled cider and pumpkin pie spice blends.
Cloves
This Indigenous North American staple, also called maize, was one of the important crops cultivated by Native American communities long before European settlement.
Corn
This Japanese autumn delicacy is made from roasted sweet potatoes and is commonly sold by street vendors.
yaki imo
What is the culinary term for slowly cooking food in fat at a relatively low temperature, often used for meats?
confit
What is the culinary term for the process of adding liquid to a hot pan to loosen browned bits from the bottom?
deglazing