Herbs and Spices
Origin
Equipment
Techniques
Chefs
100

A herb that is commonly used for Italian cuisine and paired commonly with Pesto.

Basil (Ocimum basilicum ) 

100

What origin is Butter Chicken from?

India (you are so smart)

100

This common kitchen appliance is used to make toast.

Toaster

100

This basic technique involves cooking food in bubbling water.

Boiling

100

A chef known for Hell's Kitchen and swearing

Gordon Ramsay

200

A herb that is paired with lamb and is spikey green with a fresh strong smell

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) 

200

What origin is Pad Thai from?

Thailand

200

This electric appliance is used for blending smoothies, soups, and sauces.

Blender

200

This dry-heat method uses hot air, usually in an oven.

Baking

200

This British chef is known for "The Naked Chef", a cookbook and TV series that launched his career. 

Hint: (Uncle Roger loves him, "definitely")

Jamie Oliver

300

Essential to Mexican and Thai cuisine, this citrusy-tasting herb divides people — some say it tastes like soap.

Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) 

300

What origin is Maple Syrup from?

Canada

300

You use this flat tool to flip pancakes.

Spatula

300

A quick cooking method that uses high heat and a small amount of oil, often in a wok.

Stir-frying (i hope aaron got this)

300

A youtuber chef who has competed in Masterchef and lives in USA

Nick DiGiovanni 

400

This herb, often dried, is key to Mediterranean dishes and pairs perfectly with tomatoes. Is paired with many other spices.

Oregano (Coleus amboinicus) 

400

What origin is Balut from?

Phillipines

400

This tool removes the outer skin from potatoes or carrots.

Peeler

400

A technique where you immerse food in hot fat or oil for rapid cooking.

Deep-frying

400

A chef known for his fried rice?

Hint: (Jamie Oliver loves him, "definitely")

Uncle Roger

500

This herb is found in bouquet garni and is often used to flavour soups and stews but removed before serving.

Bay Leaf (Laurus nobilis, Lauraceae) 

500

What origin is Hamburger from?

Germany (no it is not USA)

500

This torch-like tool caramelizes sugar on crème brûlée. 

Blowtorch (IF YOU HAVE ON CAN I BORROW URGENT!!!!!!)

500

This method uses steam under pressure to cook food faster than normal.

Pressure cooking

500

This female pioneer and TV host authored The Taste of Country Cooking and was the first Black woman to host a cooking show.

Edna Lewis