Cuisine Trivia Questions
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What is the Italian version of an omelet that is served pancake-style?
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frittata
What is the Italian term for the thin slice of meat known as an escalope in French?
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scaloppine
What common French seafood stew is similar to the Spanish dish Caldereta?
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bouillabaisse
What is the name of the flattened, cold-smoked herring that an Englishman might refer to when they say 'win one for' it?
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kipper
What is the French name of the layered ice cream dessert that translates to 'perfect'?
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parfait
What is the German term for a veal cutlet that is dipped in egg, breaded, and deep fried?
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schnitzel
In which type of room does Finland specialize in curing lamb?
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sauna
What is the name of the French stew that traditionally includes conger eel, whiting, and red mullet?
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bouillabaisse
What Jewish-American pastry made from dough is often filled with potato or cheese?
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knish
Which extremely strong-smelling cheese was named after a province in Belgium?
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limburger
In Paris, what animal will you be eating if you hop in for some deep-fried 'lapin' at a restaurant?
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rabbit
From which holiday gourd do we get the edible seeds often called pepitas?
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pumpkin
What is a Chinese plum sauce commonly called when served with a certain type of poultry?
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duck sauce
In which country was the Charlotte Russe dessert actually created, despite its name suggesting otherwise?
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france
What is the color of the beans used in feijoada, the national dish of Brazil?
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black
What is the name of the saffron-flavored Spanish rice stew that typically includes meat, vegetables, and seafood?
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paella
What Mexican dish consists of seafood, chilies, and tomatoes marinated in lime juice instead of being cooked?
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ceviche
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