Desserts
What is Creme Brulee?
This country is famous for bratwurst, sauerkraut, and pretzels.
What is Germany?
This cooking term means to lightly brown vegetables in a small amount of fat until they're softened.
What is sauté?
This Italian appetizer is made from thinly sliced raw beef, usually topped with olive oil, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese.
What is carpaccio?
This candy has a peanut butter center covered in chocolate and is named after a horse-racing event.
What is a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup?
This Southern dessert is traditionally made with pecans, corn syrup, eggs, and sugar.
What is pecan pie?
This Southeast Asian country is famous for its noodle soup called pho (pronounced "fuh").
What is Vietnam?
A Dutch oven is most commonly made from this heavy material that holds heat well.
What is cast iron?
This Cajun dish combines rice with vegetables and meats like sausage, chicken, or shrimp.
What is jambalaya?
This colorful candy-coated chocolate was introduced in 1941 with the slogan "Melts in your mouth, not in your hand."
What are M&M's?
Tiramisu is an Italian dessert flavored with this popular caffeinated beverage.
What is coffee (or espresso)?
Moussaka, made with eggplant and ground meat, is a traditional dish from this Mediterranean country.
What is Greece?
This French cooking term means to cook food in liquid kept just below a boil.
What is poach?
This traditional French soup is topped with toasted bread and melted Gruyère cheese.
What is French onion soup?
This chewy candy is made by stretching hot sugar and often comes in flavors like peppermint or cinnamon.
What is saltwater taffy?
Black Forest cake traditionally includes chocolate cake, whipped cream, cherries, and this type of alcohol.
What is kirsch (cherry brandy)?
Pierogi, dumplings often filled with potatoes and cheese, are especially associated with this Eastern European country.
What is Poland?
The safest way to thaw frozen meat is in this household appliance.
What is the refrigerator?
This Middle Eastern dish is made from seasoned ground chickpeas or fava beans that are formed into balls or patties and fried.
What is falafel?
This Southern candy is made by slowly cooking sugar, butter, and pecans until it becomes creamy.
What is praline?
This creamy dessert is made by cooking milk or cream with sugar and thickening it with egg yolks or cornstarch. It's often served with whipped cream or fruit.
What is pudding?
This Middle Eastern country is famous for dishes like falafel, hummus, and shakshuka.
What is Israel?
This candy-making stage occurs when sugar syrup reaches about 300°F and becomes brittle when cooled.
What is the hard crack stage?
This Italian dish is made with thin slices of veal, chicken, or eggplant layered with tomato sauce and Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
What is Parmesan (Parmigiana)?
This classic French pastry is made from choux dough and filled with cream, then topped with chocolate.
What is an éclair?