Chapter 46
What makes US cuisine so unique?
a. US holds home to several cuisines contributing to new flavors and foods
b. It is local and all farm grown
c. Americans influenced new cuisines
d. It is not unique because most food tastes bland
a. US holds home to several cuisines contributing to new flavors and foods
This staple ingredient was introduced to the Aztec’s by the Maya and is commonly used in beverages and Mole sauces.
A. Avocados
B. Cassava
C. Chocolate
D. Corn syrup
C. Chocolate
The main cooking fat used in the Mediterranean is _____.
A. Butter
B. Lard
C. Margarine
D. Olive oil
D. Olive Oil
A flatbread that is part of many Mexican meals is called _____.
A. Falafel
B. Naan
C. Pita
D. Tortilla
D. Tortilla
The staple ingredient in Irish cooking since the 1600’s is the _____.
A. Celery
B. Peppers
C. Potato
D. Rice
C. Potato
Canada is the second largest country in the world. The country is broken into....?
a. Justices
b. Cities
c. Provinces
d. Colonies
c. Provinces
Which of the following is an appetizer of raw fish marinated/cooked in citrus juice?
a.chorizo
b.ceviche
c.sopa
d.frijoles
b.ceviche
What is the national beverage of Britain and Ireland.
A. Coffee
B. Juice
C. Soda
D. Tea
D. Tea
How many varieties of corn are grown in Mexico?
a. 10
b.60
c.100
d.30
b.60
In Italy, a boiled potato dumpling is called _____.
A. Biscotti
B. Gnocchi
C. Pancetta
D. Polenta
B. Gnocchi
How many regions are there in the US?
a.7
b.9
c.6
d.8
c.6
The most important meat in Latin America, except Argentina and Northern Mexico, is _____.
A. Beef
B. Pork
C. Poultry
D. Seafood
b.Pork
Spain’s appetizers are called _____.
A. Antipasto
B. Marzipan
C. Paella
D. Tapas
D. Tapas
Which continent is 3x the size of USA?
South America
A sauce of ground fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan cheese and olive oil is called _____.
A. Béchamel sauce
B. Herb sauce
C. Hollandaise sauce
D. Pesto Sauce
D. Pesto Sauce
Name 3 countries that have settled in the US and have contributed to US cuisine.
Ireland, Poland, Germany, Spain, Mexico, parts of Asia, Africa, Hungary, Ukraine, and England.
Name a spicy sausage used to flavor stews.
Chorizo
In Sweden, a table loaded with cured fish, cold meats, cheeses, salads and vegetables is called _____.
A. Buffet
B. Pot luck
C. Lutefisk
D. Smorgasbord
D. Smorgasbord
A turnover filled with meat, vegetables, fruit, or a combination of all three.
a. Streusel
b. Angel Cake
c. Empanada
d. Shepard Pie
c. Empanada
This is a bright orange palm oil and is the fat of choice for many Brazilian recipes.
A. Canola oil
B. Dende oil
C. Peanut oil
D. Sesame oil
B. Dende oil
Guacamole is a combination of mashed avocados, lemon or lime juice, chilis, and sometimes tomatoes, onions, and cilantro and is a popular side dish of what region?
Southwest
Name an ingredient that is Native in Latin American cuisine.
Corn, beans, chilies, squash, potatoes, tomatoes, avocados and the starchy root vegetables, cassava
In South America, The Andes invented thin slices of dried meat are called _____.
A. Jerky
B. Minced Meat
C. Pork Rinds
D. Stewed Meat
A. Jerky
Chapter 47 covers which parts?
South America, Latin America & the Caribbean
Swedish meatballs, stuffed bell peppers, Polish sausage, and corn are traditional foods of this regional cuisine.
Midwest