Beverages
What Mexican spirit is made from the blue agave plant?
Tequila
What herb is the main ingredient in traditional pesto?
Basil
What country is the birthplace of paella?
Spain
The cake is named for the Black Forest region in the Southwestern part of which European country?
Germany
At what temperature (in Fahrenheit) does water boil at sea level?
212°F (100°C)
What country is the largest producer of wine in the world?
Italy (with France and Spain close behind)
What Middle Eastern dip is made from roasted eggplant, tahini, and lemon juice?
Baba ghanoush
What French term describes cooking vegetables briefly in boiling water, then plunging them into ice water?
Blanching
What popular campfire treat consists of roasted marshmallows, on top of a chocolate bar, sandwiched between two graham crackers?
S'more
What is the name of a pie consists of minced lamb and vegetables with a mashed potato topping instead of pastry.
Shepherd's pie
What country is the origin of the cocktail the Mojito?
Cuba
What country is the origin of the dumpling dish called "pierogi"?
Poland
What Mexican dish consists of a filled and rolled tortilla covered in sauce?
Enchilada
The all-time best-selling candy bar in the USA was introduced in 1930 by the M&Ms Mars company. Can you identify this nutty, chocolate and caramel confection?
Snickers
What is the only fruit that has seeds on the outside?
Strawberry
What country is the largest producer of coffee in the world?
Brazil
What Hawaiian dish features cubed raw fish seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil?
Poke
What is the French culinary term for a mixture of diced carrots, celery, and onions?
Mirepoix
According to legend, the Roman emperor Nero sent his slaves to collect snow and ice from mountains in order to make an early version of which dessert?
Ice Cream
What naturally occurring compound gives chili peppers their heat, measured on the Scoville scale?
Capsaicin
Which popular soft drink was created by pharmacist Charles Alderton in Waco, Texas, in 1885, predating Coca-Cola's recipe introduction by a year?
Dr. Pepper
What fast food chain has the most locations worldwide?
Subway (though McDonald's is the largest by revenue)
What delicious Italian dessert is a ball of gelato with a hidden center?
Bombolini. Cornetti. Tartufo
Which delicious dessert is made from layers of jelly, sponge, fruit, custard and cream?
Trifle
What food did ancient Egyptians place in tombs for the afterlife that is still edible thousands of years later?
Honey