Fractions in the Kitchen
If a recipe calls for 1/2 cup of sugar and you want to double it, how much sugar do you need?
What is a cup?
This popular Thanksgiving dessert is made from a bright orange vegetable and often topped with whipped cream.
What is pumpkin pie?
These red and white striped candies were first made to keep kids quiet in church services in Germany.
What is a candy cane?
This tiny spoon is used to measure things like salt or vanilla extract.
What is a teaspoon?
This round, doughy food is often topped with cream cheese and smoked salmon.
What is a bagel?
There are this many tablespoons in one cup.
What is 16?
The Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving in 1621 wit help from this Native American tribe.
Who are the Wampanoag?
This holiday drink's name comes from a Middle English word meaning "small cup" and often includes spices.
What is wassail?
This measuring cup holds 16 ounces or 2 cups of liquid.
What is a pint?
A traditional Italian dish, this type of pasta is shaped like small dumplings and is often served with a rich, creamy sauce or in a broth.
What is gnocchi?
A recipe asks for 2 cups of flour, but you only have a 1/4 cup measuring cup. How many scoops will you need?
What is 8?
What is a wattle?
The tradition of making this cookie creation dates back to the Brothers Grimm tale about a house made of sweets.
What is a gingerbread house?
There are this many teaspoons in one tablespoon.
What is a 3?
This spice, often used in Indian cuisine, comes from the dried stigma of a flower and is known for its deep red color and rich, earthy flavor. Hint: It starts with an "S".
What is saffron?
If you cut a 1/4 cup of butter in half, how much butter do you have?
What is 1/8 cups?
Many families break this bread-based dish into small cubes and cook it inside the turkey.
What is stuffing?
This dessert is also known as "figgy pudding" in the popular Christmas carol.
What is Christmas pudding?
When measuring milk or water, you should always use this type of measuring cup.
What is a liquid measuring cup?
This nut, often found in desserts, is the main ingredient in marzipan and is known for its smooth, sweet flavor.
What is an almond?
If you add 1/3 cup of chocolate chips and 2/3 cup of nuts, how much do you have altogether?
What is 1 cup?
This U.S. President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.
Who is Abe Lincoln?
This spice, used in gingerbread and eggnog, is the seed of a tropical evergreen tree.
What is nutmeg?
In the metric system, 1 liter is closest to this many cups in U.S. measurements.
What is 4?
This fermented soybean product, often used in Japanese cooking, is known for its rich umami flavor and is commonly found in soup. Hint: Starts with a "M".
What is miso?