Holiday Eats
Whether you are at a backyard barbecue or a stadium, this cased meat on a bun is the ultimate culinary staple of the Fourth of July.
Hot Dog
This classic Louisiana soup typically features a strong stock, meat or shellfish, and a thickener like okra or file powder.
Gumbo
What yellow spice gives this Spanish rice dish its distinct color?
Saffron
This type of bacterial food poisoning is most famously associated with raw eggs and poultry.
Salmonella
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To properly activate this living organism used in bread baking, you need warm water and a little sugar.
Yeast
This baked dessert, often spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, is the undisputed king of the Thanksgiving dessert table.
Pumpkin Pie
Philadelphia is world-famous for this sandwich made from thinly sliced beef and melted cheese on a hoagie roll.
Cheesesteak
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The word "sushi" refers to what part of Sushi?
Rice...It refers to the seasoned, vinegared rice
This 17-letter term describes what happens when bacteria from raw meat are accidentally transferred to ready-to-eat foods.
What is cross-contamination?
This is the precise temperature at which water boils.
200-220
Often exchanged in heart-shaped boxes on Valentine's Day, these sweet treats can range from simple milk bars to gourmet truffles.
Chocolate
This iconic American dessert is so deeply woven into the culture that a popular idiom equates it with being "American."
Apple Pie
Which European country is famous for perfecting the croissant?
France (Though it actually originated in Austria as the kipferl!)
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Perishable foods left out at room temperature should be thrown away after this many hours.
2 Hours
An Italian phrase meaning "to the tooth," it describes pasta cooked so it's still firm when bitten.
Al Dente
This rich, creamy, and heavily spiced dairy beverage is a staple of American Christmas parties, often served with a dash of nutmeg.
Eggnog
This style of pizza, famous in Chicago, is baked in a deep pan and layered with cheese first and sauce on top.
Deep-Dish Pizza
What is the traditional round bread/wrap used to hold taco fillings?
Tortilla
To properly clean your hands before cooking, health experts recommend scrubbing them for at least this many seconds.
20 Seconds
This fundamental knife technique involves cutting food into uniform, tiny cubes measuring about 1/8 inch
Dice
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This colorful candy is traditionally hidden inside plastic eggs or found at the bottom of baskets on Easter morning.
What are jelly beans?
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These spicy chicken wings, traditionally served with celery and blue cheese dressing, are named after the New York city where they were created.
What are Buffalo Wings?
What type of Japanese noodle dish consists of wheat noodles served in a savory meat or fish-based broth, often flavored with soy sauce or miso?
Ramen
Even if you plan to peel this citrus fruit or a melon, you should still do this to the outside first to avoid cutting dirt into the inside.
Wash it
To do this to a liquid means to heat it just below the boiling point, where small bubbles gently break the surface.
Simmer