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Food and Drink

Wet your appetite for fun by answering questions about delicious dishes, culinary trivia, and popular beverages from around the world.

Food and Drink

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  • Q: What fruit is known for having an "eye" and being a tropical treat?
    A: Pineapple.

  • Q: What is the main ingredient in traditional French fries?
    A: Potatoes.

  • Q: Which fruit is the primary ingredient in guacamole?
    A: Avocado.

  • Q: What is the common name for sodium chloride used in cooking?
    A: Salt.

  • Q: What type of pasta is shaped like a long, thin string?
    A: Spaghetti.

  • Q: Which fruit is commonly known as the main ingredient in wine?
    A: Grapes.

  • Q: What dairy product is made by churning cream?
    A: Butter.

  • Q: What is the name of a popular Italian dish made with toppings on a flatbread base?
    A: Pizza.

  • Q: What is the common term for bread that has been browned by exposure to radiant heat?
    A: Toast.

  • Q: What beverage is made by brewing and fermenting grains, commonly consumed cold?
    A: Beer.

  • Q: Which citrus fruit is known for its sour taste and is commonly used in lemonade?
    A: Lemon.

  • Q: What is the name of the sweet course typically served at the end of a meal?
    A: Dessert.

  • Q: What is the primary ingredient in a traditional Caesar salad besides lettuce?
    A: Croutons.

  • Q: What is the main ingredient in sushi rice?
    A: Vinegar.

  • Q: What breakfast food is often served with syrup and butter and can be crispy or fluffy?
    A: Pancakes.

  • Q: What is the name of the red vegetable that is often mistaken for a vegetable but is technically a fruit?
    A: Tomato.

  • Q: What drink is commonly made from leaves and steeped in hot water, sometimes served with milk or lemon?
    A: Tea.

  • Q: What is the name of a yellow dairy spread often used on bread and in cooking?
    A: Margarine.

  • Q: What is the main ingredient in hummus?
    A: Chickpeas.

  • Q: What is the common name for carbonated soft drinks?
    A: Soda.

  • Q: What Italian cheese is known for its use in Caprese salad and has a soft, moist texture?
    A: Mozzarella.

  • Q: What type of bread is traditionally used for making a Reuben sandwich?
    A: Rye bread.

  • Q: Which spice, derived from the Crocus flower, is known for being one of the most expensive spices by weight?
    A: Saffron.

  • Q: What is the primary grain used in traditional Japanese sake?
    A: Rice.

  • Q: What is the name of a Spanish cold soup made with tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers?
    A: Gazpacho.

  • Q: Which nut is used to make traditional marzipan?
    A: Almonds.

  • Q: What type of meat is traditionally used in an authentic Wiener Schnitzel?
    A: Veal.

  • Q: What is the term for a cooking method where food is sealed in a vacuum bag and cooked in a water bath at a precise temperature?
    A: Sous-vide.

  • Q: What is the name of the Korean dish consisting of fermented vegetables, most commonly cabbage and radishes?
    A: Kimchi.

  • Q: What type of fish is traditionally used in a classic British fish and chips?
    A: Cod.

  • Q: What is the main ingredient in a traditional Greek Tzatziki sauce?
    A: Yogurt.

  • Q: Which fruit is known for its tart flavor and is a primary ingredient in traditional cranberry sauce?
    A: Cranberries.

  • Q: What is the name of the Japanese cooking style that involves grilling food on a flat iron griddle?
    A: Teppanyaki.

  • Q: What type of pasta is shaped like small rice grains and often used in soups?
    A: Orzo.

  • Q: What is the name of the French pastry that is known for its flaky layers and is often served at breakfast?
    A: Croissant.

  • Q: Which type of cheese is traditionally used in a Greek salad?
    A: Feta.

  • Q: What is the main ingredient in the Middle Eastern dish falafel?
    A: Ground chickpeas.

  • Q: What is the term for an Italian appetizer consisting of various simple foods like olives, cheeses, and meats?
    A: Antipasto.

  • Q: What type of food is 'edamame'?
    A: Young soybeans.

  • Q: What is the name of the Mexican dish consisting of a folded tortilla filled with various ingredients like meat, cheese, and beans?
    A: Quesadilla.

  • Q: What is the name of the Japanese fermented soybean paste often used in soups?
    A: Miso.

  • Q: What is the main ingredient in a traditional ratatouille besides tomatoes?
    A: Eggplant.

  • Q: What type of cheese, originating from Cyprus, is known for its ability to be grilled without melting?
    A: Halloumi.

  • Q: What is the term for the Italian cooking technique where pasta is finished cooking in the sauce it's served with?
    A: Risottatura.

  • Q: What type of Indian bread is traditionally cooked in a tandoor oven?
    A: Naan.

  • Q: What is the primary ingredient in the Indian dish 'dal'?
    A: Lentils.

  • Q: What is the name of the Peruvian dish consisting of raw fish cured in citrus juices?
    A: Ceviche.

  • Q: What is the term for a traditional Japanese multi-course meal?
    A: Kaiseki.

  • Q: What type of tea undergoes a fermentation process that can last from several months to many years?
    A: Pu-erh tea.

  • Q: What is the name of the small Spanish savory dishes typically served with drinks at bars?
    A: Tapas.

  • Q: What is the main ingredient in the Korean dish 'bibimbap'?
    A: Rice.

  • Q: What type of fish is used to make traditional Scandinavian gravlax?
    A: Salmon.

  • Q: What is the name of the Italian dessert consisting of coffee-soaked ladyfingers layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar, and mascarpone cheese?
    A: Tiramisu.

  • Q: What is the name of the traditional Argentinian sauce commonly served with grilled meats, made from parsley, garlic, oil, and vinegar?
    A: Chimichurri.

  • Q: What is the name of the Thai soup known for its spicy and sour flavors, often including shrimp?
    A: Tom Yum Goong.

  • Q: What is the main ingredient in traditional Moroccan tagine besides meat?
    A: Apricots.

  • Q: What is the name of the fermented Korean dish made with seasoned vegetables and a variety of seasonings, known for being very spicy?
    A: Gochujang.

  • Q: What type of dumpling is traditionally served in a Sichuan hot pot?
    A: Wontons.

  • Q: What is the name of the French dish made from a type of dough that is poached in water and then baked?
    A: Gougères.

  • Q: What is the term for the Japanese method of preserving fish by fermenting it with rice, a precursor to modern sushi?
    A: Narezushi.

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