General
In what shape is the pasta 'Rotini'?
Spiral or Screw
What fast food restaurant sells the Big Mac?
McDonald's.
What is the most commonly used oil in Chinese cooking?
Peanut Oil
What vegetable is also called a 'courgette'.
Zucchini
Which country did the cheese Brie originate from?
France
An enchilada is from which regional cuisine?
Mexican
What is the "yield" of a recipe?
Quantity, amount or how much the recipe makes.
Teaspoons in a Tablespoon.
3
What term is used slow cooking meats like duck or pork to slow cook any fat out of them?
Rendering
What was the first american fast-food chain in China?
KFC
What ingredient makes bread rise?
Yeast
Potatoes, turnips, and carrots are all considered what types of vegetables?
Root Vegetables
In which country was ice-cream invented?
China
A canadian dish made with french fries.
Poutine
"Udon" is a wheat noodle the originated in what country?
Japan
The Danger Zone
40-140 degrees F
What type of potato chip is sold in a can?
Pringles
"Better ingredients, better pizza" is the advertising slogan of which company?
Papa John's Pizza.
What is the main ingredient in hummus?
Chickpeas
Durian
Stilton is a cheese from which country?
England
Which dish traditionally includes almond flour and coconut?
Macaroons
The sugar in dairy is known as ___________.
Lactose
Tablespoons in a cup.
16
What is the oldest soft drink sold in the USA?
Doctor Pepper
Which fast-food franchise creating the very first, modern drive-up dine-in?
In-n-Out
What is the most widely eaten food in the world?
Rice
Peaches that have smooth and shiny skin are known as what?
Nectarines
Curry is a famous dish from which country?
India.
Which Mexican food has a name meaning "little donkey"?
Burrito
Cheap wine is also called _________.
Plonk
Cups in a Quart.
4
What is the most common food allergen?
Nuts
KFC's famous slogan
Finger Lickin' Good
What is the most widely eaten meat in the world?
Pork
What is the only fruit with seeds on the outside?
Strawberries
'Iron Chef' the show originated in which country?
Japan
Which spirit is known to be made from fermented rice?
Sake
Most fruits contain this gelling agent that helps jams and jellies set up firmly.
Pectin
Pints in a Gallon.
8
What is the most stolen grocery item?
Cheese
What iconic meal did McDonald’s introduce in 1968?
Big Mac
What is the most expensive spice in the world by weight?
Saffron
Not introduced into Italian cuisine until the late 16th century, but commonly attributed with it, what vegetable am I?
Tomato
Which country does the chorizo sausage originate from?
Spain
What is the national dish of China?
Peking duck
Traditionally carrot, celery and onion make up this term.
Mirepoix
Minumum temperature to cook poultry.
165
What is the primary ingredient in falafel?
Chickpeas or Garbanzo Beans
Which restaurant is the home of the original small, square hamburger?
White Castle
Which flower does the spice saffron come from?
Crocus
What are the 3 main ingredients in Ratatouille?
Eggplant, Tomato, Squash/Zucchini
Where was the Caesar Salad invented?
Mexico
What type of liquid is used to marinate raw fish in Mexican ceviche?
Lime juice.
Kombucha, kimchi and fermented pickles have these "good bacteria" that aid in a healthy microbiome.
Probiotics
How many cups in 4 sticks of butter?
2
A Scoville unit is used to measure what scale?
The spicy heat of peppers
When was In-N-Out Burger founded?
1948
Traditionally, what kind of icing frosts a carrot cake?
Cream Cheese
Sauerkraut is composed of which vegetable?
Cabbage
Jack Daniels whiskey is made in which U.S. state?
Tennessee
The name for this popular dessert stems from the French word for “froth” or “foam”.
Mousse
Do this to reintroduce water into a dried food product.
Reconstitute
Ounces in a Cup.
8
What condiment was used as a medicine during the 1830s?
Ketchup
What modern restaurant is commonly closed on Sundays?
Chick-Fil-A
What is meant to be the main flavor in a traditional tiramisu?
Coffee
What was the only vegetable to ever be shown in a Star Wars movie (at least the original 3)?
Fennel
Bubble tea originated in which country?
Taiwan
What is the main ingredient in Borscht, the national dish of Ukraine?
Beets
Use this to sharpen or hone your knives.
Whetstone
Hot Holding Temperature
135 and above
In medical emergencies, coconut water can also be used as what?
Blood plasma
What fast food chain has a logo of a table top game piece?
Dominos
Marzipan is made from which nuts?
Almonds
What is considered to be the oldest known vegetable?
Pea
Dijon, France is famous for which condiment?
Mustard
The national dish of Hungary is a stew of meat and veggies seasoned with spices. What is it called?
Goulash
What is a unit of energy equivalent to the heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 °C?
Calorie
Temperature for MEDIUM RARE.
130-140 degrees F