Culinary History Trivia Questions
Total Questions: 15
What 'pizza herb' did WWII GIs introduce to the U.S., also known as wild marjoram or organy?
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oregano
In which California city, known for its bay, was the fish stew cioppino created?
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san francisco
Who was the Louisiana chef credited with creating blackened fish intentionally?
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paul prudhomme
Which Scandinavian country's King Oscar II is said to have inspired the naming of Veal Oscar due to his fondness for it?
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sweden
What type of food is a sweet variety reportedly named for a girl who sold it in the streets, Sally Lunn?
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bread
In the 1930s, in which city did the cheese steak sandwich originate?
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philadelphia
On which continent are limes believed to have originated?
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asia
Which cut of beef, derived from Old English for 'breast,' typically comes from the breast portion of the cow?
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brisket
What pancake mix's name originated from a Vaudeville song rather than a family member?
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aunt jemima
What is the last name of the opera singer Luisa, who had a turkey dish named after her?
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tetrazzini
From which European country did the potato come to North America, despite originating in South America?
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ireland
What is the name of the steak, which is a hamburger cooked with minced onion and often served with a sauce, and is named after an English physician?
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salisbury
In which U.S. city was Bananas Foster created by Brennan's Restaurant in the 1950s?
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new orleans
What dish, made of beef, onions, and mushrooms in a sour cream sauce, is named after a 19th century Russian diplomat?
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beef stroganoff
Which dish, created by Escoffier in 1892, featuring fruit and ice cream, was named in honor of a 'Lohengrin' star?
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peach melba
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