Classic Recipes
Q: What two main ingredients are needed to make a grilled cheese sandwich?
A: Bread and cheese
Q: What kitchen tool is used to flip pancakes?
A: A spatula
Q: What invention allowed milk to last longer without refrigeration?
A: Pasteurization
Q: What food do bees make?
A: Honey
Q: What preserved meat became widely popular during World War II because it did not require refrigeration?
A: Spam
Q: What vegetable is the main ingredient in coleslaw?
A: Cabbage
Q: What does it mean to “preheat” an oven?
A: To heat it before cooking
Q: What dessert is made by freezing cream, sugar, and flavoring?
A: Ice cream
Q: What vegetable was once used as a lantern before pumpkins?
A: Turnips
Q: What popular American soft drink was originally marketed as a medicinal tonic?
A: Coca-Cola
Q: What kind of crust is traditionally used for a quiche?
A: Pie crust
Q: What cooking method uses oil in a pan over medium heat?
A: Sautéing
Q: What dessert has layers of cake, custard, and fruit?
A: Trifle
Q: What food is traditionally thrown at weddings for good luck?
A: Rice
Q: What kitchen appliance became common in American homes during the 1950s as convenience foods increased?
A: Microwave oven
Q: What dish combines pasta, cheese, and baked crumbs on top?
A: Macaroni and cheese
Q: What does “al dente” mean when talking about pasta?
A: Firm to the bite
Q: What ingredient makes cakes rise?
A: Baking powder or baking soda
Q: What part of the chicken lays eggs?
A: The hen
Q: What fast-food restaurant helped popularize the drive-thru system in the United States?
A: McDonald’s
Q: What soup is traditionally made with chicken broth, noodles, and vegetables?
A: Chicken noodle soup
Q: What herb is traditionally used to make pesto green?
A: Basil
Q: What spice is most commonly used in apple pie?
A: Cinnamon
Q: What drink is made by fermenting grapes?
A: Wine
Q: What U.S. government program began in the 1930s to provide food assistance to low-income families?
A: Food stamps