Spices
Herbs
Spices vs. Herbs
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
100

What is the name of this spice?


Ginger

100

What is the name of this herb?


Cilantro

100

These are obtained from the leaves of herbaceous (non-woody) plants.

Herbs

100

What are the two basic seasonings?

Salt and pepper

100

What is a bouquet garni?

A combination of fresh herbs and veggies tied in a bundle with twine. 

200

What is the name of this spice?


Cinnamon 

200

What are the names of these two herbs?


thyme and rosemary

200

These are obtained from roots, flowers, fruits, seeds or bark.

Spices

200

Why should spices be added early into the cooking process?

To allow their flavors to carry throughout the food

200

From what country does vanilla originte?

Mexico

300

What is the name of this spice, made from ground bell peppers


Paprika

300

At the end of the cooking time, is it best to add fresh or dried herbs to soups or sauces?

Fresh

300

Do spices or herbs have medicinal properties?

Herbs

300

Flavorings should do what to the base ingredients of a dish?

Enhance the taste

300

What common cooking liquid translates to "sour wine"

Vinegar

400

What is the name of this spice


Saffron

400

This herb is found in many Italian dishes. In addition, it is used in making pesto.

Basil

400

Do spices or herbs have a more intense flavor?

Spices

400

Crystals formed by different geological processes. The most common one is salt.

Minerals

400

What kind of oil is very sensitive to direct sun exposure and should be kept in its original tinted container?

Olive oil

500

What is the name of this spice (hint: it is known to improve your health, and gives curry its bright yellow color)


Turmeric

500

This herb comes in a flat leaf and curly leaf variety

Parsley

500

Is garlic an herb or a spice?

Spice

500

How should fresh herbs be stored?

Wrapped loosely in a damp paper towel and stored in the refrigerator.

500

Does olive oil have a high or low smoke point?

High