Cooking Terms
Cooking Equipment
Foods From Around the World
Pizza, Pizza
It's Disgusting and We Ate It!
100

Cook it in the oven with dry heat. Often referring to cakes, cookies, and pies.

What is BAKING or BAKE?

100

Cup used for measuring liquids.

What is a MEASURING CUP?

100

The Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans created a fresh dish using tomatoes, chilies, and squash. We typically dip tortilla chips into this dip.

What is SALSA?

100

This month is known as National Pizza Month.

What is OCTOBER

100

This food made by European Honey Bess never goes bad. It is made using the bees spit.

What is HONEY?

200

To beat a mixture vigorously to incorporate air and create a fluffy texture.

What is to WHIP?

200

An electric mixing machine used in food preparation for liquefying, chopping, or pureeing.

What is a BLENDER?

200

Germany is the country that originated this this crisp biscuit baked in the form of a knot and flavored with salt.

What is a PRETZEL?

200

The most pizzas are sold on this sports-related Sunday.

What is SUPER BOWL SUNDAY.

200

Often considered a weed, every part of this plant is edible and very important to early pollinators.

What is a DANDELION?

300

To heat a solid ingredient until it becomes a liquid.

What is MELT?

300

A tool to shave the peel and creates a zest.

What is a ZESTER?

300

Southern Italy created flatbreads with tomato sauce, cheese and toppings! Today, we refer to it as…

What is PIZZA?

300

The most ordered pizza topping in the USA.

What is PEPPERONI?

300

Certain germs called bacteria that make your feet stink are the same germs that act on milk to make this delicious food that comes in hundreds of varieties from American, cheddar and even mozzarella.

What is CHEESE?

400

To cut food into thin, flat pieces.

What is SLICE?

400

A utensil used for whipping eggs or cream.

What is a WHISK?

400

China lays claim to creating the first condiments that lead to the modern-day version that a famous company in Pittsburgh is known for. Many people eat it on their French fries, hamburgers, or hot dogs.

What is KETCHUP?

400

This state has the most pizza restaurants in the United States.

What is CALIFORNIA?

400

A common type of fungus used as a topping on pizzas and salads.

What are MUSHROOMS?

500

To steep flavoring agents (such as herbs or spices) in a liquid to impart their flavors.

What is INFUSE?

500

A durable flat surface typically made of wood or plastic, used to protect countertops and knives while chopping, slicing, or dicing food.

What is a CUTTING BOARD?

500

The roots of the traditional American dessert trace back to England. Although we have a saying, “As American as _________  ________. I like mine heated with vanilla ice cream.

What is APPLE PIE?

500

The most popular night of the week to eat pizza is…

What is SATURDAY?

500

More common than you may think, these 3 body part, 6 legged, antennaed creatures are a good source of protein and are eaten in many parts of the world.

What are INSECTS?