Food Idioms and Expressions
Name 5
Guess the American comfort food
100

When my teenage son has friends over, they.....

eat us out of house and home

100

Name 5 breakfast foods

cereal        oats         toast

eggs         pancakes   waffles

donuts      muffins      sausage

yoghurt     hash browns

100

This is the perfect comfort food for a cold day or a sick day.  It is made from a type of sandwich and a vegetable soup. 

grilled cheese and tomato soup


200

Ever since he injured his leg, he's been such a.... and hasn't left the house in weeks.

couch potato

200

Name 5 red vegetables

tomatoes                   red cabbage

red bell peppers         red potatoes

beets                        red kidney beans

red onions


200

This comfort food has two key ingredients.  It was originally an Italian dish.  It is baked in the oven and sometimes topped with breadcrumbs. 

mac and cheese


300

When she divorced her husband for his infidelity, she told him that he can't...

have his cake and eat it too. 

300

Name 5 Yellow fruits

Lemon       Banana        Mango

Pineapple   Melon         Yellow Apple

Yellow Dragon Fruit       Durian

300

This comfort food combines America's most popular protein with a very popular breakfast item.  

chicken and waffles


400

After having babies, the couple decided that he would become a stay-at-home dad and she would...

bring home the bacon

400

Name 5 pizza toppings

cheese          pepperoni    sausage

peppers        olives          pineapples

mushrooms   bacon         anchovies   

400

This is a popular packaged snack consisting of cake and cream. 

twinkies

500

My grandmother always tells extravagant stories, so I've learned to...

take them with a grain of salt

500

Name 5 foods found in fast food restaurants

burgers         hot dogs               french fries

onion rings    chicken nuggets    sandwiches

sundaes        milkshakes            

500

This comfort food is popular all over the U.S, especially in Texas and Tennessee.  It is barbecued and usually served with coleslaw, baked beans or mac and cheese. 

ribs