Cultural Food
What is the main ingredient in the Middle Eastern dish Falafel?
Chickpeas
The first known cookbook, "De Re Coquinaria," was written in what language?
Latin
What fast food chain is famous for its ‘original recipe’ chicken?
KFC
A dish that is "a la carte" is ordered and priced individually, rather than as part of a set menu. What language is this term from?
French
This children's show features a purple dinosaur who loves to sing about healthy eating?
Barney & Friends
This Korean dish consists of fermented vegetables, most commonly napa cabbage.
What is Kimchi?
The concept of this food preservation technique dates back to ancient China, where it was used to preserve fish
Fermentation
Founded in 1940, this fast-food chain is known for its Golden Arches logo and Big Mac sandwich?
McDonald's
In Thai cuisine, what word is used for a spicy and sour soup flavored with lemongrass and lime leaves?
Tom Yum
This Sri Lankan contestant competed and was ranked 3rd in MasterChef Australia season 16.
Savindri Perera
Wrapped and baked in a banana leaf, this dish combines rice, curries, vegetables, and frikadeller-like meatballs for a flavorful and portable meal
Lamprais
In 1492, Christopher Columbus brought back this crop from the Americas to Europe, forever changing European cuisine
Potato
Introduced in 1968, this fast-food chain is famous for its flame-grilled burgers.
Burger King
What is the Indian term for clarified butter often used in cooking and religious rituals?
Ghee
What 2 dishes does Rachel combine when making her Thanksgiving dessert in ‘Friends’?
Shepherds pie and trifle
In Japanese cuisine, what term is used for the raw fish slices served with sushi?
Sashimi
What condiment was used for its medicinal qualities in the 1800s?
Ketchup
This sandwich chain, founded in 1965, is known for its "Eat Fresh" slogan and customizable subs.
Subway
Feeling "peckish" means you're feeling a bit hungry. What animal is this term associated with?
Bird - Pecking food
What is James Bond’s usual drink request?
Martini, shaken - not stirred
Which country are you most likely to find Gruyere Cheese?
Switzerland
French fries weren't originally French! Where did deep-fried potatoes likely originate?
Belgium
This popular breakfast sandwich chain features a siren in its logo?
Starbucks
What is the colloquial term for Almond Paste?
Marzipan
In 1994’s ‘Forrest Gump', what was Forrest’s favorite soda?
Dr. Pepper