CULINARY VOCABULARY
This cooking method uses a small amount of fat over relatively high heat while stirring frequently.
What is sautéing?
This Japanese dish is vinegared rice often paired with fish or vegetables.
What is sushi?
This citrus fruit is the key ingredient in a classic lemonade.
What is a lemon?
In this board game, you buy properties like Boardwalk and Park Place.
What is Monopoly?
In Toy Story, the space ranger’s catchphrase begins with “To infinity and…”
What is beyond?
A mixture of flour and fat cooked together to thicken sauces is called a…
What is a roux?
A Mexican tortilla filled and rolled, then often baked with sauce, is a(n)…
What is an enchilada?
The “shirley temple” is typically made with ginger ale (or lemon-lime soda) plus this red syrup.
What is grenadine?
You pull blocks from a tower in this stacking game—don’t let it fall!
What is Jenga?
In Finding Nemo, this forgetful blue fish is voiced by Ellen DeGeneres.
Who is Dory?
To “julienne” a vegetable means to cut it into…
What are thin matchsticks?
This Indian bread is traditionally baked in a tandoor and often served with curries.
What is naan?
This herb is muddled in a “nojito” (non-alcoholic mojito) with lime and sugar.
What is mint?
In this game, players act out words without speaking.
What is charades?
In The Lion King, this baboon is a royal advisor known for a staff and wise sayings.
Who is Rafiki?
This French term means “everything in its place,” a key habit of organized cooks.
What is mise en place?
In Greece, this layered pastry uses filo dough and is commonly filled with nuts and syrup.
What is baklava?
A “float” traditionally combines soda with a scoop of this dessert.
What is ice cream?
This classic toy has a string and “walks” down your hand—often down stairs too.
What is a Slinky?
In Monsters, Inc., the top scarer is blue with purple spots and is best friends with Mike.
Who is Sulley (James P. Sullivan)?
This technique slowly cooks food in a sealed bag in temperature-controlled water.
What is sous vide?
This Korean dish of fermented vegetables—often napa cabbage—is known for its spicy tang.
What is kimchi?
This Italian sparkling mineral water brand name is often used generically for bubbly water in restaurants.
What is San Pellegrino? (Accept: “sparkling mineral water” if you want it easier.)
In this word game, you connect letter tiles to make words on a board.
What is Scrabble?
In Frozen, Elsa accidentally creates this icy palace while singing during her big transformation moment.
What is an ice palace?