Beverages
Food
International
Dessert
Wild Card
100

What Mexican spirit is made from the blue agave plant?

Tequila

100

What herb is the main ingredient in traditional pesto?

Basil

100

What country is the birthplace of paella?

Spain

100

The cake is named for the Black Forest region in the Southwestern part of which European country?

Germany

100

At what temperature (in Fahrenheit) does water boil at sea level?

212°F (100°C)

200

What country is the largest producer of wine in the world?

 Italy (with France and Spain close behind)

200

What Middle Eastern dip is made from roasted eggplant, tahini, and lemon juice?

Baba ghanoush

200

What French term describes cooking vegetables briefly in boiling water, then plunging them into ice water?

Blanching

200

 What popular campfire treat consists of roasted marshmallows, on top of a chocolate bar, sandwiched between two graham crackers?

S'more

200

What is the name of a pie consists of minced lamb and vegetables with a mashed potato topping instead of pastry.  

Shepherd's pie

300

What country is the origin of the cocktail the Mojito?

Cuba

300

What country is the origin of the dumpling dish called "pierogi"?

Poland

300

What Mexican dish consists of a filled and rolled tortilla covered in sauce?

Enchilada

300

The all-time best-selling candy bar in the USA was introduced in 1930 by the M&Ms Mars company. Can you identify this nutty, chocolate and caramel confection?

Snickers

300

What is the only fruit that has seeds on the outside?

Strawberry

400

What country is the largest producer of coffee in the world?

Brazil

400

What Hawaiian dish features cubed raw fish seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil?

Poke

400

What is the French culinary term for a mixture of diced carrots, celery, and onions?

Mirepoix

400

According to legend, the Roman emperor Nero sent his slaves to collect snow and ice from mountains in order to make an early version of which dessert?

Ice Cream

400

What naturally occurring compound gives chili peppers their heat, measured on the Scoville scale?

Capsaicin

500

Which popular soft drink was created by pharmacist Charles Alderton in Waco, Texas, in 1885, predating Coca-Cola's recipe introduction by a year?


Dr. Pepper

500

What fast food chain has the most locations worldwide?

 Subway (though McDonald's is the largest by revenue)

500

What delicious Italian dessert is a ball of gelato with a hidden center?

Bombolini. Cornetti. Tartufo

500

Which delicious dessert is made from layers of jelly, sponge, fruit, custard and cream?

Trifle

500

What food did ancient Egyptians place in tombs for the afterlife that is still edible thousands of years later?

Honey