Tools & Appliances
Ingredients
Cooking Terms
Famous Foods
Cuisine and Geography
100

Uses radiation for quick cooking, this appliance was first called the Radarange.

Microwave

100

This herb is most commonly used in pesto

Basil
100

"Everything in its place"

Mise en place

100

Frozen, handheld, pastries filled with meats and cheese.  Often cooked in the microwave.

Hot Pockets

100

Kansas City hosts a yearly competition called the American Royal World Series of what?

BBQ

200

Use this common kitchen utensil to fluff rice


Fork

200

These two ingredients combine to make a roux

Butter and flour

200

Don't hurt yourself!  This is the term for a very small addition of seasoning.

A pinch

200

Thousands of people come to Rockland, Main each summer to celebrate this crustacean.

Lobster

200

This country's cuisine is known for its spicy flavors, citrus and chili peppers

Mexico

300

This tool is used for zesting citrus fruit

Microplane or zester

300

This microorganism is responsible for making bread rise

Yeast

300

French term for cooking meat in its own fat

Confit

300
An especially tender beef from Japanese cows

Wagyu

300

Gumbo is the signature dish of this state's Creole cuisine

Louisiana

400

Starts with a "c" this bowl with holes in it is used to empty foods that have been cooked in water.

Colander

400

This expensive seasoning comes from the stigma of a flower.

Saffron

400
The term for soaking meat in a flavorful liquid to add flavor and tenderness.

Marinating

400

This swiss dish involves dipping bread, veggies and meat is melted cheese.

Fondue 

400

This country is credited with inventing the sandwich (Hint: It was named after an Earl)

England

500

This machine uses a water bath to cook food evenly to a precise temperature.

Sous Vide

500

Mirepoix is made up of which three ingredients

Onion, carrot, and celery

500

A chemical reaction that causes browning and happens with sugars and proteins are present.

Maillard Reaction

500

This Spanish rice dish is traditionally cooked over an open flame, incorporates meats and seafood as well as peas and saffron.  Is known for its crusty layer at the bottom.

Paella

500

What is the national dish of Japan?

Sushi