Foods Jeopardy

Famous Chefs

100

This fiery British chef is known for Hell’s Kitchen and MasterChef.

Gordon Ramsay

200

This tall, charismatic chef brought French cooking to American TV audiences, once worked as a spy, and inspired several films about her life.

Julia Childs

300

A baking YouTuber and creator of Nerdy Nummies.

Rosana Pansino

400

This Harvard grad and MasterChef finalist is known for his viral cooking videos and once held a Guinness World Record for the largest cake pop.

Nick DiGiovanni

500

This home-living mogul went to prison but still baked cookies with Snoop Dogg.

Martha Stewart

Kitchen Gadgets

100

This tool peels the skin off vegetables like carrots or potatoes.

Peeler

200

This heavy, lidded pot—often made of cast iron—is perfect for slow-cooking, braising, and baking bread.

Dutch Oven

300

A fine-mesh utensil that removes lumps or drains liquid.

Strainer or Sieve

400

When using a stand mixer to make cookie dough, this attachment is the best choice.

Flat Beater or Paddle Attachment

500

Flat, retangular pan made of metal. Used for baking and roasting. Each kitchen has 2 of these. 

Baking sheet

Cooking Terms

100

To cook something in water just below boiling.

Simmer

200

To blend fat and sugar together until light and fluffy.

Creaming

300

To cook food quickly in a small amount of oil.

Saute 

400

A French term meaning “everything in its place,” used for prep.

Mis en place

500

This cooking method involves heating a liquid until bubbles rise rapidly to the surface at 212°F (100°C).

What is to boil

Foods Around the World

100

Sushi comes from this country.

Japan

200

 Tacos and enchiladas are traditional foods from here.

Mexico

300

This country is famous for dishes like pho and banh mi.

Vietnam

400

Paella is a traditional rice dish from this European country.

Spain

500

Kimchi is a staple in this country’s cuisine.

South Korea

Pastry Items

100

A French crescent-shaped pastry made from buttery layers.

Croissant

200

This small, shell-shaped French cake is light, buttery, and often flavored with lemon or vanilla.

What is a madeleine

300

This crumbly treat, often enjoyed with clotted cream and jam during afternoon tea, rhymes with "cone" but isn't one.

Scone

400

This Sicilian pastry features a crispy shell filled with sweet ricotta cheese—Tony Soprano would never leave the bakery without one.

Cannoli

500

These flaky, savory pastries popular in Israel are often filled with cheese, potatoes, or spinach and wrapped in puff pastry.

Bourekas