Food & Drink Trivia Questions
- A #16 disher (scoop) yields how many fluid ounces of product?
- A critical component of the dish Beef Wellington is a layer of duxelles, which consists of what finely chopped and sautéed vegetable?
- A standard wine bottle (750 ml) contains approximately how many 5-ounce servings?
- A standard wine bottle holds how many milliliters?
- Along with citrus fruits, which common pomaceous fruit is a primary commercial source of the thickener known as pectin?
- Authentic wasabi is made from the grated stem of what plant family?
- Balloon, French, and Flat are all common varieties of what kitchen tool used for blending, whipping, or aerating ingredients?
- Besides sugar, what is the primary ingredient used to make a basic meringue?
- Ceviche, a dish of raw fish cured in citrus juices, is the national dish of which country?
- Common in the Andes, what traditional beverage is typically made from fermented or non-fermented maize, such as the purple 'morada' variety?
- Common throughout the Caribbean, what leafy green dish is traditionally prepared using the stewed leaves of the taro or amaranth plant?
- Commonly paired with lox or chicken piccata, what small, salty-sour green spheres are actually the pickled flower buds of a Mediterranean shrub?
- Commonly used in dishes like Saag or Mattar, what fresh, non-melting cheese is a staple of South Asian cuisine?
- Compared to standard American ice cream, does Italian gelato typically have a higher or lower fat content?
- Contrary to its name, what spice is not a blend but the dried brown berry of the Pimenta dioica tree, native to the Caribbean?
- Derived from Chinese jiaozi, what Japanese pan-fried dumplings are typically filled with a mixture of ground pork and cabbage?
- Derived from red algae, what jelly-like substance is commonly used as a plant-based alternative to animal-derived gelatin?
- Essential for tempering oil in South Indian cuisine, what aromatic leaves come from the Murraya koenigii tree and are distinct from the spice blend of a similar name?
- Exactly how many fluid ounces are in one standard US cup?
- Featuring a portrait of founder Tao Huabi on its jars, what globally popular brand of Chinese chili oil is best known for its "Spicy Chili Crisp" variety?
- Found throughout Latin America, what baked or fried turnovers consist of pastry dough wrapped around a savory filling like meat or cheese?
- Founded in Baton Rouge near the LSU campus, what fast-food chain is famous for a limited menu centered almost exclusively on chicken fingers?
- From which country does the wine variety Malbec originally hail, despite its current popularity in Argentina?
- From which family of fish, including the Beluga and Sevruga, do we get the most expensive varieties of caviar?
- Headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, what multinational corporation is the largest food and beverage company in the world?
- How many cups are in one US pint?
- How many fluid ounces are in a standard US quart?
- How many grams are approximately equal to one ounce?
- How many kilograms are in 5000 grams?
- How many liters are approximately in one US liquid gallon?
- How many ounces (by weight) are in one pound?
- How many pints are required to make one full US gallon?
- How many tablespoons are contained in 1/4 cup?
- How many US tablespoons are in one US liquid cup?
- How many teaspoons are equivalent to one standard US tablespoon?
- In a traditional Italian meal, what is the name for the course of small appetizers, such as cured meats and olives, whose name translates to 'before the meal'?
- In a traditional Tampa-style Cuban sandwich, what meat is added that is typically omitted in the Miami version?
- In baking, what term refers to the final rise of dough after it has been shaped but before it is placed in the oven?
- In cooking, what does it mean to 'sauté' something?
- In culinary terminology, what French word refers to a citrus fruit segment that has been completely stripped of its skin, pith, and membranes?
- In French cooking, what is the name for a mixture of fat and flour used as a thickening agent?
- In French cuisine, what mother sauce is prepared by whisking milk into a white roux of butter and flour?
- In Italian cooking, what does the term "al dente" literally translate to in English?
- In its original French form, what confection consists of almonds or hazelnuts coated in caramelized sugar that are often ground into a fine paste?
- In Japanese cuisine, what must be seasoned with vinegar to be called 'sushi'?
- In Mexican cuisine, what dried protective casing of a maize ear is most commonly used to wrap tamales before steaming?
- In Spain, what fried dough pastries are traditionally served for breakfast alongside a cup of very thick hot chocolate for dipping?
- In the classic Peruvian preparation of ceviche, what type of seafood is typically cured in citrus juices?
- In the context of wine, what does the acronym 'AOC' stand for in France?
- In the culinary world, what is 'Gavage' the process of?