Ingredients & Spices
Food Science
Food Origins
Beverages
100

The leafy herb that’s the main flavor in classic pesto.

What is basil?

100

Heating milk to kill harmful bacteria is this process named for a French scientist.

What is pasteurization?

100

Tacos come from this country.

What is Mexico?

100

Half iced tea and half lemonade, this drink is named for a legendary golfer.

What is an Arnold Palmer?

200

This bulb breaks into “cloves” and turns sweet when roasted.

What is garlic?

200

Quickly scalding vegetables in boiling water, then chilling, is called this.

What is blanching?

200

A thick, stew-like dish rooted in Cajun kitchens of this U.S. state.

What is gumbo (Louisiana, USA)?

200

Espresso topped with steamed milk and just a little foam is this café favorite.

What is a latte?

300

This red spice—sweet, hot, or smoked—is made from dried peppers.

What is paprika?

300

Yeast makes bread rise by producing this gas.

What is carbon dioxide?

300

A gyro, meat in warm flatbread with sauce, is from this country.

What is Greece?

300

This Japanese rice beverage is brewed like beer and served warm or chilled.

What is sake?

400

These aromatic dried flower buds flavor pumpkin pie.

What are cloves?

400

This protein network gives bread dough its stretch and chew.

What is gluten?

400

Originating in Canada, this dish is made with fries, cheese curds, and gravy.

What is poutine?
400

This spiced rum drink, popular in Cuba, mixes mint, lime, sugar, and soda water.

What is a mojito?

500

These mild, licorice-tasting seeds show up in Italian sausage.

What are fennel seeds?

500

How many tablespoons are in ¼ cup?

What is 4?

500

Stir-fried noodles whose name literally means “fried noodles” in this country’s cuisine.

What is chow mein (China)?

500

The foamy head on a pint of Guinness comes from this gas.

What is nitrogen?