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100

The main herb found in pesto.

What is basil?

100

The main ingredient in Gummy Bears.

What is gelatin?


100

Waygu's name is derived from this language.

What is Japanese?


A special beef from Japanese cows; 'Wa' means Japanese and 'gyu' means cow.

100

Cooking vegetables until they are soft and translucent (not browned) is known as...

What is sweating?

100

Royal icing has basically two ingredients, these are...

What are icing sugar and egg whites?

200

This is the national spice of Hungary.

What is Paprika?

200

This nut is used to make marzipan.

What is almonds?

200

This is the state dessert of Massachusetts.

What is a Boston Creme Pie?


200

This is the only fruit with seeds on the outside

What are strawberries?

200

A finely chopped mixture of cooked mushroom, onion, and herbs is called...

What is Mirepoix?


300

This herb is a member of the Allium family and is sometimes known as "Rush Leeks". It is found in most herb gardens (and kitchens) and is a valuable source of calcium and Vitamin K

What are chives?

300

The primary ingredient in falafel is...

What is check peas?

300

German chocolate cake actually comes from...

Where is Dallas, Texas?



300

To macerate fruit means...

What is to soak it in a flavorful liquid like alcohol or toss it into sugar?


300

The difference between ice cream and gelato is...

What is Gelato has less fat and air than ice cream?

400

This spice is derived from the crocus flower and is one of the most expensive spices in the world.

What is Saffron?


400

This is the he difference between broth and stock.

What is Broth is made with meat, while stock is made with bones?

400

This very useful word associated with the smell of spicy cooking comes originally from the Greek word for spice

What is aroma?

400

This fruit is known as the "king of fruits" and has a strong smell.

What is Durian?


400

Gaufrette potatoes are basically the same thing as this popular side dish.

What are waffle fries?

500

The name of the scale used to describe the spiciness of peppers.

What is the Scoville scale?

500
These two ingredients are combined to make a ganache.

What is chocolate and cream?

500

This fragrant leaf was sacred to Apollo and was woven into a wreath by the Ancient Romans to crown their champions. Most cooks prefer to use it in their Bouquet Garni.

What is bay leaf?

500

A tourney cut produces this shape of vegetable

What are small footballs?

500

A finely chopped mixture of cooked mushroom, onion, and herbs is called...

What is Duxelles?