Food Riddles
I am made from corn and pop when heated.
Popcorn
This American cookout favorite is served on a bun.
Hamburger
What appliance keeps food cold?
Refrigerator (or freezer!)
What is a cooking method for cooking vegetables in a pan with oil?
To sauté
Macaroni and ____.
Cheese
I am a breakfast food that comes in a box and is often eaten with milk.
Cereal
This breakfast food is often served with syrup.
Pancakes
What appliance do you use to bake a cake?
Oven
What is a word for mixing or beating ingredients quickly? (Hint: this is often used in baking)
Whisking
Breakfast, lunch, and ____.
Dinner
I am long, yellow, and monkeys are famous for eating me.
Banana
This Japanese dish often contains rice and raw fish.
Sushi
What do you use to boil water?
Pot/kettle
What is another word used for finely chopping garlic?
Mincing
Salt and ___.
Pepper
I have a shell, but you don't eat it. I can be scrambled or fried.
Egg
This French pastry is flaky and crescent-shaped.
Croissant
What kitchen tool do you use to drain water from cooked pasta?
Colander/pasta strainer
What’s the word for decorating a plate with herbs?
Herbs
Fish and ___.
Chips
I am a fruit, but people often call me a vegetable. I am used to make ketchup.
Tomato
This Mexican dish is made with a folded tortilla filled with meat, cheese, lettuce, and other toppings.
Taco
What tool do you use to remove the skin from a potato or carrot?
Vegetable peeler
What is another word for defrosting meat?
Thawing
An apple a day keeps the ___ away.
Doctor