Cuisine Trivia Questions
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What is an open-faced sandwich missing on top?
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bread
What dish's recipe from 'Joy of Cooking' includes 1 pound of turtle meat, 3 cups of brown stock, thyme, and onions?
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turtle soup
What color is lasagne verdi supposed to be?
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green
What is the name of the thick Italian vegetable soup that includes herbs, beans, and bits of pasta?
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minestrone
What dish, sometimes made with squirrel but more commonly containing chicken and lima beans in the Brunswick variety, is this?
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stew
What shelled reptile are you preparing when you cook 'Suwannee Chicken'?
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turtle
What is one of the best parts of an egg to use as a thickener for soup?
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yolk
What thick, spicy tomato sauce is traditionally served with french-fried potatoes in America?
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ketchup
What type of fish is used to make the sauce for the cold veal dish called Vitello tonnato?
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tuna
What type of meat is used in Carpacchio, an Italian dish of raw shavings often served with capers?
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beef
On a bed of which type of seasoning are baked oysters sometimes served?
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salt
What type of dairy product has both a 'pot' and a 'cottage' variety?
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cheese
Back bacon is commonly referred to by the name of which North American country where it is popular?
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canada
What type of battercake, originating from Belgium, is often served for breakfast or dessert?
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waffle
What is the hottest variety of an Indian spice blend that originated in Madras?
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curry
Naan, a traditional East Indian food, is a type of what?
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bread
In quick breads, what common leavening agent used in standard breads is typically not used?
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yeast
What type of meat is the Westphalian variety, which is smoked over beechwood and juniper?
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ham
In some Asian cuisines, what part of the shark is traditionally used to make a luxury soup?
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fin
What type of fish is Nova, which is known for being cold-smoked and originally from Nova Scotia?
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salmon
What is the name of a filled tortilla that derives from the Spanish word for a young donkey?
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burrito
What food item is commonly referred to as a rasher?
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bacon
What popular Israeli fast food consists of fried chickpea balls served with salad in a pita?
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falafel
What zesty sauce, named after a state in Mexico, involves peppers that are fermented for 3 years?
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tabasco
What is the French name for the Helix garden snail served as a delicacy in restaurants?
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escargot
In which country are pickled vegetables known as kimchi a common food?
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korea
What cultured milk product is drained of whey and formed into balls to make the Middle Eastern treat labna?
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yogurt
What is the Italian name for the purple vegetable that is often served 'parmigiana'?
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eggplant
What grain is used to make congee, a popular morning meal in China?
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rice
What word, meaning 'cutlet' in German, often follows 'wiener'?
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schnitzel
What lunch staple is named after the title held by John Montagu, who was known for his gambling habits?
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sandwich
What meat should you begin by soaking in cold water for 24 to 36 hours to cook its country version?
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ham
What is the name of the Russian soup made with beets or cabbage, typically served hot or cold and often with sour cream?
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borscht
What shellfish, available in Dungeness and Alaskan king varieties, is served with sauce Louis to make a salad?
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crab
What grain, specifically the arborio type, is commonly used in Italian risotto dishes?
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rice
Cajun popcorn is made by battering and frying shrimp or the tails of which freshwater crustaceans?
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crayfish
In which country is shabu shabu, a fondue-like dish named for the sound it makes while cooking, a popular culinary tradition?
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japan
Which vegetable is used in the Florentine dish 'uova alla fiorentina,' consisting of poached eggs topped with Mornay sauce?
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spinach
What popular lunchbox item was named after an English earl?
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sandwich
What soft cheese, often used to fill cannoli pastries, is also commonly found in lasagna?
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ricotta
What term, once used for any game meat, is now specifically used for the meat of a deer?
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venison
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
What type of dairy product is mascarpone, which is an ingredient in tiramisu?
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cheese
What is the name of the pastry turnover, filled with meat, cheese, mashed potatoes, or other fillings, that comes from the Russian word for 'small pie'?
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pierogi
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