Culinary Curiosities
This pungent allium can make you cry when chopped
What is an onion
This Italian dish is typically round, topped with tomato sauce and cheese
What is pizza
This cooking technique involves cooking food in a sealed bag in a water bath at a precise temperature
What is sous vide
This vegetable, often confused with a root, is actually a swollen stem
What is a potato
A frozen confection made from fruit puree and sugar, without dairy
What is sorbet
The process of cultivating and harvesting grapes for winemaking
What is viticulture
A traditional Ethiopian stew, typically made with meat or vegetables and a blend of spices
What is Wat
The culinary tern for the clear liquid left after solids have been separated from a stock or broth
What is consommé
The oldest known cultivated fruit, often dried and used in baking
What is a date
This multi-layered cake originated in Germany and is often flavored with chocolate and cherries
What is Black Forest cake
This rare and expensive ingredient is often used in perfume and can be found in the digestive system of sperm whales
What is ambergris
This spicy Korean dish is made from fermented cabbage and other vegetables
What is kimchi
This kitchen tool is used to remove the rind from citrus fruits without including the bitter white pith
What is a zester (or microplane)
This popular snack food was invented in Saratoga Springs, New York, by a chef named George Crum
What are potato chips
A traditional Italian dessert, usually cylindrical, made from ricotta cheese and candied fruit
What is a cannoli
The culinary term for the specific point at which sugar reaches its highest temperature without burning
What is the caramelization point
A traditional Peruvian dish made from raw fish cured in citrus juices, often lime
What is ceviche
The scientific process by which yeast consumes sugars and produces alcohol and carbon dioxide, crucial in baking a brewing
What is fermentation
The "fifth taste", often described as savory or meaty, identified by Japanese scientist Kikunae Ikeda
What is umani
This classic British dessert is made with shortcrust pasty, raspberry jam, and a frangipane topping
What is Bakewell Tart
This rare and expensive spice is derived from the dried stigmas of a specific type of crocus flower
What is saffron
A popular Middle Eastern dip made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic
What is hummus
This clear substance is made from animal collagen and is used to thicken desserts and savory dishes
What is gelatin
This famous chef, often credited with popularizing French cuisine in America, was known for her distinct voice and joyful approach to cooking
Who is Julia Child
A delicate, often color, meringue-based confection that typically contains almond flour
What is a macaron