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01Food & drink · EasyWhich spirit is used in a classic negroni?Show answer
AnswerGin

A negroni combines equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and Campari.

02Food & drink · MediumWhat type of pastry is used to make profiteroles?Show answer
AnswerChoux

Steam makes choux pastry rise and creates its hollow centre.

03Food & drink · EasyHalloumi cheese traditionally comes from which island?Show answer
AnswerCyprus

Halloumi has been made in Cyprus for centuries.

04Food & drink · MediumWhat gives Earl Grey tea its distinctive flavour?Show answer
AnswerBergamot

Bergamot is a fragrant citrus fruit grown mainly in southern Italy.

05Food & drink · EasyWhat is the main ingredient in hummus?Show answer
AnswerChickpeas

Hummus blends chickpeas with tahini, lemon juice and garlic.

06Food & drink · EasyWhich fruit is the main ingredient in guacamole?Show answer
AnswerAvocado

Guacamole originated in Mexico and is based on mashed avocado.

07Food & drink · EasyWhich nut is the main ingredient in marzipan?Show answer
AnswerAlmond

Marzipan is traditionally made from ground almonds and sugar.

08Food & drink · EasyTofu is traditionally made from which bean?Show answer
AnswerSoybean

Tofu is made by coagulating soy milk and pressing the curds.

09Food & drink · MediumPaella originated in which Spanish region?Show answer
AnswerValencia

Paella developed in the Valencia region on Spain’s Mediterranean coast.

10Food & drink · EasyWhat coffee drink is made by adding hot water to espresso?Show answer
AnswerAmericano

An Americano combines espresso with hot water.

11Food & drink · EasyWhich herb gives classic pesto its green colour?Show answer
AnswerBasil

Pesto alla Genovese traditionally combines basil, pine nuts, garlic, cheese and olive oil.

12Food & drink · EasyWhich vegetable is mixed with yoghurt in tzatziki?Show answer
AnswerCucumber

Tzatziki is usually made with strained yoghurt, cucumber, garlic and herbs.

13Food & drink · EasyTequila is produced from which plant?Show answer
AnswerBlue agave

Tequila must be made from blue agave in authorised regions of Mexico.

14Food & drink · EasyWhich rice variety is commonly used for risotto?Show answer
AnswerArborio

Arborio’s starch helps give risotto its creamy texture.

15Food & drink · EasyWhich part of an egg is whipped to make a basic meringue?Show answer
AnswerWhite

Egg whites trap air when whipped and are stabilised with sugar.

16Food & drink · MediumUmami is one of how many generally recognised basic tastes?Show answer
AnswerFive

The five basic tastes are sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami.

17Food & drink · EasyNaan bread is traditionally cooked in what kind of oven?Show answer
AnswerTandoor

Naan is pressed against the hot inner wall of a clay tandoor.

18Food & drink · MediumMiso is most commonly made by fermenting which ingredient?Show answer
AnswerSoybeans

Miso usually combines soybeans with salt and koji culture.

19Food & drink · EasyWhat forms the brittle top layer of a crème brûlée?Show answer
AnswerCaramelised sugar

Sugar is heated until it forms a thin, glassy crust over the custard.

20Food & drink · EasyGazpacho is traditionally served at what temperature?Show answer
AnswerCold

Gazpacho is a chilled soup associated with Andalusia in southern Spain.

21Food & drink · EasyWhich cooking method is used to make tempura?Show answer
AnswerDeep-frying

Tempura uses a light batter that is fried until crisp.

22Food & drink · MediumTraditional buffalo mozzarella is made from the milk of which animal?Show answer
AnswerWater buffalo

Mozzarella di bufala is made from Italian Mediterranean buffalo milk.

23Food & drink · EasyWhich herb is muddled into a classic mojito?Show answer
AnswerMint

A mojito combines rum, lime, sugar, mint and soda water.

24Food & drink · EasyKimchi is most closely associated with which country?Show answer
AnswerKorea

Kimchi is a Korean tradition of fermenting seasoned vegetables.

25Food & drink · MediumWhich coffee bean type usually contains more caffeine?Show answer
AnswerRobusta

Robusta beans generally contain nearly twice as much caffeine as Arabica beans.