Spices of the World
This golden powder, essential to many South Asian dishes, comes from a root in the ginger family.
What is turmeric?
This method of cooking an egg leaves the yolk runny and the white just set, with no flipping involved.
What is sunny side up?
This was the first microwaveable TV dinner, launched in 1953 by Swanson.
What is turkey with cornbread stuffing and peas?
Bread rises because this living organism eats sugar and releases carbon dioxide.
What is yeast?
This national dish of Hungary is a spicy stew known for its deep red color and use of paprika.
What is goulash?
This tiny seed, used in Scandinavian baking, Italian sausage, and Indian curries, has a licorice-like flavor when toasted.
What is fennel seed?
This cooking method involves cracking an egg into simmering water and gently swirling to maintain shape.
What is poaching?
This sweet treat became the first candy bar to be mass-produced in the U.S., beginning in 1900.
Adding lemon juice or vinegar to milk will cause this chemical reaction.
What is curdling?
This fermented soybean dish from Japan has a sticky texture and strong smell, often eaten for breakfast.
What is natto?
Known for its citrusy and floral flavor, this dried seed is used in Indian garam masala and also in pickling. If you tried to grow it, you'd get cilantro.
What is coriander?
This part of the egg contains most of the fat and all of the cholesterol.
What is the yolk?
This health-obsessed doctor invented corn flakes in the late 19th century as part of a bland diet intended to curb passion and promote wellness.
Who is Kellogg?
This reaction turns cut apples and avocados brown when exposed to air.
What is oxidation?
This cold Russian soup combines beets, sour cream, and dill, and is often served with hard-boiled eggs.
What is borscht?
This smoked version of a common spice from Spain adds depth to chorizo and paella.
What is smoked paprika?
The organ eggs are produced from.
What is cloaca?
This pharmacist created a tonic in 1886 that combined coca leaves and kola nuts—and eventually became one of the world’s most famous sodas.
Who is Pemberton?
Bread dough stretches and traps gas during proofing because this protein network develops when flour is kneaded.
What is gluten?
This Mexican dish features hominy simmered in a chili broth with shredded pork or chicken and is often garnished with cabbage, radish, and lime.
What is posole?
From Sichuan cuisine, this numbing and citrusy spice is technically the husk of a dried fruit, not a pepper.
What is Sichuan peppercorn?
Often eaten for breakfast in Turkey or the Middle East, this dish features eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce.
What is shakshuka?
This Minnesota company is credited with selling the first nationally distributed frozen pizza in the 1950s, still known today for its rectangular shape.
What is Totinos?
Naturally found in fruits like apples and citrus peels, this plant-based carbohydrate helps jams and jellies thicken without the need for gelatin.
What is pectin?
This West African staple is made by pounding boiled cassava or yams into a smooth, dough-like consistency and is typically eaten by hand with soups or stews.
What is fufu?