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1.What tequila cocktail is the Spanish word for "daisy"?
 
Margarita
2.In Mediterranean cuisine, what key ingredient is mixed with olive oil and egg yolk to make an aioli sauce?
 
Garlic
3.Similar to Cajun cuisine, what 'C' describes a style of cooking originating in the New Orleans area of Louisiana?
 
Creole
4.What 'M' describes a type of partially refined to unrefined brown sugar with a strong molasses content and flavour?
 
Muscovado
5.The name of what type of pasta translates literally from Italian to English as "little worms"?
 
Vermicelli
6.With a smoky character derived from peat, on what Scottish island are Ardbeg, Lagavulin, and Laphroaig whiskies produced?
 
Islay
7.What colour is tartrazine, the synthetic dye primarily used as a food colouring?
 
Yellow
8.What juice is used in a whiskey sour cocktail?
 
Lemon or Lime
9.Also known as bitter or sour orange, what 'S' is the most common name for oranges used to make marmalade?
 
Seville
10.What name is given to the clarified butter commonly used in South Asian cuisine?
 
Ghee (Marathi तूप, Hindi घी, Urdu گھی, Punjabi ਘੋ, Kashmiri ग्याव/گیاو)
11.What member of the Brassica family is named after a European city?
 
Brussels sprout
12.What alcoholic drink is produced in the Douro Valley in western Europe?
 
Port (Porto, Portugal)
13.Principally produced in Scandinavia, what 'A' describes a spirit distilled from grain and potatoes and flavoured with a variety of herbs, mainly caraway or dill?
 
Akvavit / Aquavit / Akevitt
14.What type of nuts are crushed with garlic and basil to make Italian pesto?
 
Pine nuts
15.What confectionery is advertised with the slogan, "Taste the rainbow"?
 
Skittles
16.What is the key ingredient of the Italian rice dish Riso con i Porcini?
 
Mushroom

17.A Greek savoury pastry, what is the main vegetable ingredient of Spanakopita?
 
Spinach
18.From what country do Crown Royal, Forty Creek, and Glen Breton whisky brands originate?
 
Canada
19.What type of nut is this?
 
Hazelnut
20.Served cold, what 'D' is a dish of hard-boiled egg yolks mashed with cream or mayonnaise, mustard and seasoning, mounded or piped into the white of the boiled egg?
 
Deviled egg
21.In Norwegian, they are "Piff! Paff! Puff!"; in German, "Knisper! Knasper! Knusper!"; in Afrikaans, "Knap! Knetter! Knak!", and in Spanish, "Pim! Pum! Pam!". What are they in English?
 
Snap! Crackle! and Pop! (Mascots for Kellogg's Rice Krispies / Rice Bubbles)
22.What Spanish name is given to a cocktail of cola, rum, and lime juice on ice?
 
Cuba Libre ("Free Cuba")
23.Considered the national dish of Belgium, what are the two key components of Moules-frites?
 
Mussels & Fries/Chips
24.In what region of central Italy is Chianti produced?
 
Tuscany
25.Literally "skewer" in English; in Greek cuisine, what 'S' describes small pieces of meat grilled and served on a skewer?
 
Souvlaki
26.What name is given to a cocktail of vodka and fresh orange juice?
 
Screwdriver
27.Named after a French Benedictine monk, what is the vintage brand of Moët & Chandon champagne called?
 
Dom Pérignon
28.'Ail' in French, 'Ajo' in Spanish, and 'Knoblauch' in German. What is it in English?
 
Garlic
29.From what animal do we get venison?
 
Deer
30.The key ingredient of the traditional German stew Hasenpfeffer, what is Hasen?
 
Rabbit / Hare (Hase is German for "hare" and pfeffer is German for "pepper")
31.In Italian cuisine, what type of food is Pecorino?
 
Cheese (A family of hard Italian cheeses made from ewe's milk. Pecora means "sheep".)
32.What type of fruit is a Blenheim Orange?
 
Apple (also known as Dempster's Pippin)

33.Popular in Indian cuisine, what 'N' describes a leavened, oven-baked flatbread?
 
Naan / Nan
34.What type of nut is in the centre of a Ferrero Rocher?
 
Hazelnut
35.What is the base ingredient of an Italian frittata?
 
Egg (similar to an omelette or crustless quiche)
36.The national sauce of Mexico, a Mole Poblano recipe includes what sweet brown key ingredient to counteract the heat of the chili peppers?
 
Chocolate
37.According to an International Bartenders Association recipe, what two sauces are added to vodka, tomato juice and lemon juice to make a Bloody Mary?
 
Worcestershire and Tabasco
38.What 'R' describes an unsweetened, often aniseed-flavoured, alcoholic drink popular as an apéritif in Albania, Turkic countries, and the Balkan countries?
 
Rakı
39.In South Asian cuisine, what key ingredient defines a Dopiaza curry?
 
Onions (from Persian meaning "(having) two onions")
40.In Australia, what type of food is a Moreton Bay bug?
 
Lobster (Thenus orientalis / Slipper lobster)
41.What are the two main vegetable ingredients of the Irish dish Colcannon?
 
(Mashed) potatoes and kale or cabbage
42.Appenzeller, Gruyère, and Emmental cheeses all originate from what country?
 
Switzerland
43.In South Asian cuisine, what 'D' describes a dish of dried, split pulses (e.g. lentils, peas, and beans)?
 
Dal / Daal / Dhal (Hindi: दाल, Urdu: دال)
44.What two toppings define a croque-monsieur grilled sandwich?
 
Ham & cheese
45.Atacama, Coquimbo, and Aconcagua are three of the wine growing regions of what country?
 
Chile
46.Originating in eastern Europe, what 'P' describes a cut of meat - normally beef - that has been brined, partially dried, seasoned with herbs and spices, then smoked and steamed?
 
Pastrami
47.In the UK, what brewer produces London Pride and Chiswick Bitter?
 
Fuller's Brewery (Fuller, Smith & Turner plc)
48.What colour wine is most commonly produced with the Merlot grape variety?
 
Red
49.What English word is derived from an Old French term for 'acrid wine'?
 
Vinegar (French: vin aigre)
50.What 'A' is a variety of sherry, characterised by being darker than Fino but lighter than Oloroso?
 
Amontillado


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