Food
What gives traditional Dijon mustard its distinctive sharp flavor?
A. Black pepper
B. White wine
C. Vinegar
B. White wine ✅
What dish is made by emulsifying oil and egg yolk?
A. Hollandaise
B. Aioli
C. Mayonnaise
C. Mayonnaise ✅
What grain is used to make polenta?
A. Wheat
B. Corn
C. Barley
B. Corn ✅
Which type of pasta is shaped like little ears?
A. Fusilli
B. Orecchiette
C. Farfalle
B. Orecchiette ✅
In which country did fondue originate?
A. France
B. Switzerland
C. Germany
B. Switzerland ✅
Which vitamin is most prevalent in citrus fruits?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin D
B. Vitamin C ✅
What type of fish is used in traditional British fish and chips?
A. Salmon
B. Cod
C. Mackerel
B. Cod ✅
Which Asian country is known for a fermented cabbage dish called kimchi?
A. Japan
B. Korea
C. Thailand
B. Korea ✅
Which vegetable is used to make sauerkraut?
A. Cabbage
B. Cauliflower
C. Radish
A. Cabbage ✅
What is "tempura"?
A. A spicy noodle
B. A deep-fried battered item
C. A type of rice roll
B. A deep-fried battered item ✅
What gives red velvet cake its signature red color today?
A. Beets
B. Red food coloring
C. Raspberry extract
B. Red food coloring ✅
What is the key difference between sorbet and sherbet?
A. Sorbet has dairy
B. Sherbet has dairy
C. Sherbet uses citrus only
B. Sherbet has dairy ✅
Which country is known for inventing the croissant?
A. Austria
B. France
C. Germany
A. Austria ✅
Which mushroom is known for its meaty texture and is often used as a meat substitute?
A. Shiitake
B. Portobello
C. Enoki
B. Portobello ✅
What kind of milk is traditionally used to make authentic Greek feta cheese?
A. Cow’s milk
B. Goat’s milk
C. Sheep’s milk
C. Sheep’s milk ✅
What’s the key flavor in tzatziki sauce?
A. Cucumber
B. Tomato
C. Pepper
A. Cucumber ✅
Which region is known for “gumbo” and “jambalaya”?
A. New England
B. The Southwest
C. Louisiana
C. Louisiana ✅
Which South American grain is considered a complete protein?
A. Couscous
B. Farro
C. Quinoa
C. Quinoa ✅
Which fruit contains an enzyme that breaks down protein and is used to tenderize meat?
A. Pineapple
B. Apple
C. Mango
A. Pineapple ✅
Which Italian cured meat is often thinly sliced and served uncooked?
A. Mortadella
B. Pancetta
C. Prosciutto
C. Prosciutto ✅
What is the difference between broth and stock?
A. Stock uses bones; broth uses meat
B. Broth uses vinegar
C. Broth takes longer to cook
A. Stock uses bones; broth uses meat ✅
What does “confit” mean in cooking?
A. Cooked in fat
B. Cooked with sugar
C. Cooked with fire
A. Cooked in fat ✅
What is the Italian word for a meat sauce made with tomatoes?
A. Marinara
B. Bolognese
C. Alfredo
B. Bolognese ✅
Which European country is famous for black pudding made from blood?
A. France
B. Ireland
C. Switzerland
B. Ireland ✅
What meat is traditionally used in a shepherd’s pie?
A. Lamb
B. Beef
C. Pork
A. Lamb ✅