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| 1. | What tequila cocktail is the Spanish word for "daisy"? |
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Margarita | |
| 2. | In Mediterranean cuisine, what key ingredient is mixed with olive oil and egg yolk to make an aioli sauce? |
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Garlic | |
| 3. | Similar to Cajun cuisine, what 'C' describes a style of cooking originating in the New Orleans area of Louisiana? |
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Creole | |
| 4. | What 'M' describes a type of partially refined to unrefined brown sugar with a strong molasses content and flavour? |
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Muscovado | |
| 5. | The name of what type of pasta translates literally from Italian to English as "little worms"? |
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Vermicelli | |
| 6. | With a smoky character derived from peat, on what Scottish island are Ardbeg, Lagavulin, and Laphroaig whiskies produced? |
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Islay | |
| 7. | What colour is tartrazine, the synthetic dye primarily used as a food colouring? |
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Yellow | |
| 8. | What juice is used in a whiskey sour cocktail? |
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Lemon or Lime | |
| 9. | Also known as bitter or sour orange, what 'S' is the most common name for oranges used to make marmalade? |
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Seville | |
| 10. | What name is given to the clarified butter commonly used in South Asian cuisine? |
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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? |
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Brussels sprout | |
| 12. | What alcoholic drink is produced in the Douro Valley in western Europe? |
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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? |
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Akvavit / Aquavit / Akevitt | |
| 14. | What type of nuts are crushed with garlic and basil to make Italian pesto? |
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Pine nuts | |
| 15. | What confectionery is advertised with the slogan, "Taste the rainbow"? |
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Skittles | |
| 16. | What is the key ingredient of the Italian rice dish Riso con i Porcini? |
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Mushroom | |
| 17. | A Greek savoury pastry, what is the main vegetable ingredient of Spanakopita? |
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Spinach | |
| 18. | From what country do Crown Royal, Forty Creek, and Glen Breton whisky brands originate? |
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Canada | |
| 19. | What type of nut is this? |
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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? |
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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? |
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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? |
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Cuba Libre ("Free Cuba") | |
| 23. | Considered the national dish of Belgium, what are the two key components of Moules-frites? |
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Mussels & Fries/Chips | |
| 24. | In what region of central Italy is Chianti produced? |
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Tuscany | |
| 25. | Literally "skewer" in English; in Greek cuisine, what 'S' describes small pieces of meat grilled and served on a skewer? |
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Souvlaki | |
| 26. | What name is given to a cocktail of vodka and fresh orange juice? |
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Screwdriver | |
| 27. | Named after a French Benedictine monk, what is the vintage brand of Moët & Chandon champagne called? |
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Dom Pérignon | |
| 28. | 'Ail' in French, 'Ajo' in Spanish, and 'Knoblauch' in German. What is it in English? |
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Garlic | |
| 29. | From what animal do we get venison? |
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Deer | |
| 30. | The key ingredient of the traditional German stew Hasenpfeffer, what is Hasen? |
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Rabbit / Hare (Hase is German for "hare" and pfeffer is German for "pepper") | |
| 31. | In Italian cuisine, what type of food is Pecorino? |
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Cheese (A family of hard Italian cheeses made from ewe's milk. Pecora means "sheep".) | |
| 32. | What type of fruit is a Blenheim Orange? |
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Apple (also known as Dempster's Pippin) | |
| 33. | Popular in Indian cuisine, what 'N' describes a leavened, oven-baked flatbread? |
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Naan / Nan | |
| 34. | What type of nut is in the centre of a Ferrero Rocher? |
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Hazelnut | |
| 35. | What is the base ingredient of an Italian frittata? |
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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? |
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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? |
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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? |
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Rakı | |
| 39. | In South Asian cuisine, what key ingredient defines a Dopiaza curry? |
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Onions (from Persian meaning "(having) two onions") | |
| 40. | In Australia, what type of food is a Moreton Bay bug? |
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Lobster (Thenus orientalis / Slipper lobster) | |
| 41. | What are the two main vegetable ingredients of the Irish dish Colcannon? |
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(Mashed) potatoes and kale or cabbage | |
| 42. | Appenzeller, Gruyère, and Emmental cheeses all originate from what country? |
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Switzerland | |
| 43. | In South Asian cuisine, what 'D' describes a dish of dried, split pulses (e.g. lentils, peas, and beans)? |
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Dal / Daal / Dhal (Hindi: दाल, Urdu: دال) | |
| 44. | What two toppings define a croque-monsieur grilled sandwich? |
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Ham & cheese | |
| 45. | Atacama, Coquimbo, and Aconcagua are three of the wine growing regions of what country? |
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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? |
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Pastrami | |
| 47. | In the UK, what brewer produces London Pride and Chiswick Bitter? |
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Fuller's Brewery (Fuller, Smith & Turner plc) | |
| 48. | What colour wine is most commonly produced with the Merlot grape variety? |
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Red | |
| 49. | What English word is derived from an Old French term for 'acrid wine'? |
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Vinegar (French: vin aigre) | |
| 50. | What 'A' is a variety of sherry, characterised by being darker than Fino but lighter than Oloroso? |
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Amontillado | |
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