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15. The recipe for mac and cheese was brought to America from which country?
16. In what country was the Caesar salad invented?
17. What food was the first food to be eaten in space?
18. What is the most expensive spice in the world?
19. General Tso’s Chicken was invented in which country?
20. What popular dessert was served at the first ever Olympic games?
21. A peanut butter jar must contain what percentage of peanuts?
22. In 2022, Florida changed its state dessert from key lime pie to what?
23. What is the traditional noodle dish that is the national dish of Hawaii?
24. In what year was Coca-Cola invented?
25. In what country were French fries invented?
26. In what country was the world’s first chocolate bar created?
27. Which country’s national dish is a meat pie?
28. Which U.S. city is known for having deep-dish pizza?
29. What is the ingredient in bread that makes it rise?
30. What kind of beans are falafel made from?
31. What is the primary ingredient in the sauce used to make béarnaise?
32. What is the name of the spicy Korean cabbage side dish?
33. What is the traditional Italian pasta dish made with cured pork cheek called?
34. What is the main ingredient in the Indian dish known as Vindaloo?
35. What is the French culinary term for a sauce made by deglazing a pan with wine and then simmering it?
36. What is the Japanese term for the art of decorative fruit and vegetable carving?
37. What is the traditional Middle Eastern dish made of bulgur wheat, tomatoes, onions, and parsley called?
38. What are the primary ingredients in the Indian spice blend called garam masala?
39. What is the traditional Japanese fermented soybean paste called?
40. What is the French term for the cooking technique of submerging food in a liquid that is heated just below boiling point?
41. What is the main ingredient in the traditional French dish known as Coq au Vin?
42. What is the name of the fermented tea beverage that originated in China?
43. What is the primary ingredient in the Italian dessert known as panna cotta?
44. What is the traditional Mexican dish made with masa dough, filled with various ingredients, and wrapped in a corn husk called?
45. What is the Japanese term for the practice of using fresh, seasonal ingredients in traditional cuisine?
46. What is the primary ingredient in the French dish known as escargot?
47. What is the name of the traditional Turkish dish made with layers of filo pastry and chopped nuts, soaked in honey syrup?
48. What is the key ingredient in the traditional Indian dish called saag paneer?
49. What is the French term for a cooking technique where food is cooked in a sealed airtight pouch at a low temperature for an extended period?
50. What is the primary ingredient in the Chinese sauce called hoisin sauce?
51. What is the name of the traditional Spanish rice dish cooked with saffron and various ingredients such as meat, seafood, and vegetables?
52. What is the Japanese term for the cooking technique of grilling meat, seafood, or vegetables on skewers?
53. What is the primary ingredient in the traditional Korean fermented vegetable dish known as kimchi?
54. What is the French term for a small, round potato dish that is cooked until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside?
55. What is the key ingredient in the traditional Indian spice blend known as ghee?
56. What is the name of the traditional British dish made with minced meat, onions, and mashed potatoes on top?
57. What is the main ingredient in the Italian cured meat known as pancetta?
58. What is the Japanese term for the art of sushi preparation?
59. What are the primary ingredients in the Indian bread called naan?
60. What is the French term for the practice of cooking food slowly in fat over low heat until tender?
61. What is the name of the traditional Middle Eastern dish made with ground meat, bulgur wheat, and spices, shaped into balls and grilled?
62. What are the primary ingredients in the Mexican dish known as mole?
63. What is the Italian term for a pasta shape that resembles small ears?
64. What is the French term for the cooking technique of rolling or pounding meat to make it thinner and more tender?
65. What are the main ingredients in the traditional Greek dessert called baklava?
66. What is the name of the traditional Japanese soup made with fermented soybean paste, tofu, and seaweed?
67. What are the primary ingredients in the French dessert known as crème brûlée?
68. What are the key ingredients in the traditional Indian spice blend known as garam masala?
69. What is the French term for a cooking technique where food is cooked slowly in fat until it becomes tender?
70. What sides are typically served with the traditional Chinese dish known as Peking duck?
71. What is the name of the traditional Spanish cold soup made with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and garlic?
72. What is the primary ingredient in the traditional Indian flatbread known as roti?
73. What is the Japanese term for the cooking technique of deep-frying in a light batter?
74. What is the French term for the practice of using seasonal ingredients and local products in cooking?
75. What is the main ingredient in the traditional Mexican soup called pozole?
76. What are the key ingredients in the traditional Italian dessert known as tiramisu?
77. What is the name of the traditional Indian dish made with lentils, spices, and ghee?
78. What are the primary ingredients in the French dish known as ratatouille?
79. What is the Italian term for a type of pasta that resembles small grains or pebbles?
80. What is the key ingredient in the traditional Middle Eastern dip called baba ganoush?
81. What is the French term for the practice of cooking food in a sealed container in a water bath?
82. What is the name of the traditional Japanese fermented soybean paste used in miso soup?
83. What are the primary ingredients in the Indian bread called paratha?
84. What is the key ingredient in the traditional Mexican salsa known as mole poblano?
85. What is the Italian term for the practice of cooking pasta until it is still firm to the bite?
86. What is the French term for a cooking technique where food is lightly sautéed in fat, then simmered in a covered pot with little to no added liquid?
87. What are the main ingredients in the traditional Thai soup known as Tom Yum?
88. What is the name of the traditional Greek appetizer made with feta cheese, phyllo pastry, and honey?
89. What is the primary ingredient in the Indian bread called chapati?
90. What is the Japanese term for the cooking technique of grilling over charcoal?
91. What is the French term for the practice of cooking food in a hot, dry oven without any added liquid or fat?
92. What are the key ingredients in the traditional Chinese dish known as mapo tofu?
93. What is the name of the traditional Spanish dish made with saffron-infused rice and various ingredients such as seafood, chicken, or vegetables?
94. What are the primary ingredients in the Italian dessert known as cannoli?
95. What is the French term for a cooking technique where food is quickly seared over high heat, then finished in a hot oven?
96. What are the main ingredients in the traditional Korean dish known as bibimbap?
97. What are the key ingredients in the traditional Indian spice blend known as chaat masala?
98. What is the name of the traditional British dessert made with layers of sponge cake, jam, and custard, topped with whipped cream and cherries?
99. What are the primary ingredients in the Chinese sauce called oyster sauce?
100. What is the Japanese term for the cooking technique of simmering ingredients in a soy-based broth?
101. What is the French term for a cooking technique where food is coated in breadcrumbs and fried until crispy?
102. What are the main ingredients in the traditional Mexican sauce called mole verde?
103. What is the Italian term for a type of pasta that resembles small rice grains?
104. What is the key ingredient in the traditional Middle Eastern dip called hummus?
105. What is the name of the traditional Japanese dish made with raw fish over vinegar rice?
106. What are the primary ingredients in the French dish known as bouillabaisse?
107. What are the key ingredients in the traditional Indian flatbread known as puri?
108. What is the French term for the practice of cooking food in parchment paper?
109. What are the main ingredients in the traditional Thai dish known as Pad Thai?
110. What is the name of the traditional Greek cheese made from sheep’s milk?
111. What are the primary ingredients in the Indian dessert known as gulab jamun?
112. What is the French term for the practice of cooking food slowly in a covered pot with a small amount of liquid?
113. What are the key ingredients in the traditional Mexican drink known as horchata?
114. What is the Italian term for a sauce made with olive oil, garlic, chili peppers, and parsley?
115. What is the name of the traditional Japanese dish made with thinly sliced raw fish?
116. What are the primary ingredients in the French dish known as cassoulet?
117. What are the key ingredients in the traditional Indian yogurt-based drink known as lassi?
118. What are the main ingredients in the traditional Chinese dumplings known as jiaozi?
119. What is the French term for a cooking technique where food is cooked in a covered pot with a small amount of liquid over low heat?
120. What is the name of the traditional Middle Eastern salad made with bulgur wheat, tomatoes, parsley, and mint?
121. What are the primary ingredients in the Italian dessert known as zabaglione?
122. What is the Japanese term for the cooking technique of deep-frying in a light batter?
123. What is the French term for a small, round pastry filled with sweet or savory ingredients?
124. What are the main ingredients in the traditional Mexican dish known as chiles en nogada?
125. What are the key ingredients in the traditional Indian spice blend known as curry powder?
126. What is the name of the traditional Spanish dish made with saffron-infused rice and various seafood?
127. What are the primary ingredients in the French dessert known as clafoutis?
128. What is the Italian term for a type of pasta that resembles small shells?
129. What is the key ingredient in the traditional Middle Eastern dip called tahini?
130. What is the French term for a thick, creamy soup made from puréed vegetables and often served cold?
131. What is the Japanese term for the art of decorative bento box lunches?
132. What is the Italian term for the appetizer course served before the main meal?
133. What is the name of the traditional Mexican sauce made from ground peppers, spices, and chocolate?
134. What is the Italian term for a mixture of finely chopped parsley, garlic, lemon zest, and olive oil used as a topping or flavoring?
135. What is the name of the traditional Middle Eastern dessert made with layers of filo pastry filled with nuts and sweetened with syrup?
136. What is the French term for the practice of cooking food by placing it on a hot metal surface?
137. What is the name of the traditional Indian dish made with rice and various vegetables, flavored with spices and garnished with raisins and nuts?
138. What is the Italian term for a cheese made from a mixture of cow’s milk and sheep’s milk?
139. What is the name of the traditional Thai soup made with coconut milk, lemongrass, and chicken or shrimp?
140. What is the French term for a small, delicate pastry filled with cream or fruit?
141. What is the key ingredient in the Japanese dish known as natto?
142. What is the French term for a cooking technique where food is cooked in a covered pot, creating a moist environment with its own steam?
143. What is the name of the traditional Turkish dish made with ground meat, herbs, and spices, shaped onto skewers and grilled?
144. What is the seafood used in the French dish known as Coquilles Saint-Jacques?
