Global Cuisine: North America

Which of the following cultural groups established the foundation of Southern American cooking?

African Americans

Which of the following cooking utensils is a flat griddle with a rim around the edge?

Comal

Which of the following cooking method involves cooking meat and root vegetables buried below the surface of the earth?

Deep pit barbequing

Which of the following Hawaiian dishes is made of hamburger patties and pan fried eggs?

Loco Moco

Chile peppers are iconic ingredients in which of the following cuisines?

Mexican cuisine and Southwestern American cuisine

The Reuben sandwich is a signature dish of which of the following regions?

Midwest

Which of the following introduced tomato, potato and corns to Europeans?

Native Americans

Which of the following is NOT a typical material used to make tortilla presses?

Plastic

Peach cobbler is a specialty of which of the following cuisines?

Southern American cuisine

Seafood dishes are popular during which of the following Mexican holidays?

The Carnival

Casserole

baked dish consisting of meat, vegetables and a starch, such as potatoes, pasta or rice

Peach Cobbler

baked dish containing sliced peaches and covered with a batter or pie crust

Spam

canned meat product made of ham and other ingredients

Macaroni and Cheese

casserole dish consisting of macaroni pasta and a cheese sauce

Southern Fried Chicken

chicken pieces which have been floured or battered and then pan-fried or deep fried

Deep Pit Barbecuing

cooking method involving cooking meat and root vegetables buried below the surface of the earth

Echilada

corn tortilla rolled around a filling and covered with a chile pepper sauce

Masa

corn-based dough used to make a lot of Latin American dishes

New England Clam Chowder

cream-based thick soup, commonly made with potatoes, onion and clams

Chicago-Style Pizza

deep-dish pizza featuring a buttery crust up to three inches tall at the edge

Comal

flat griddle with a rim around the edge, typically made with cast iron

Cheese Crisp

flour tortilla covered with shredded cheese and baked until crisp

Sopapilla

fried pastry with a fluffy texture, often served with powdered sugar on top

Loco Moco

hamburger patties topped with pan fried eggs, usually served with gravy

Baked Beans

haricot beans stewed in a tomato-based sauce

Reuben Sandwich

hot sandwich made with corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese

Tortilla Press

kitchen tool used to flatten masa balls into thin patties

Tamale

masa with a variety of fillings, wrapped and steamed in a leaf or corn husk

Apple Pie

pastry dish containing sliced apples and often served with whipped cream

Mole

pepper-based sauce used in many Mexican dishes

Chile Relleno

poblano pepper stuffed with cheese or meats, roasted or covered in a batter and then fried

Kalua Pig

pulled pork with steamed cabbage, served steamed rice and macaroni salad

Mesoamerica

region of Mexico and Central America

Tortillas

round, flat bread made from finely ground wheat flour

Smoked Salmon

salmon fillet cured with salt and smoked over cedar wood

A La Mexicana

seasoning containing chile peppers, garlic, onions and tomatoes

Spam Musubi

small ball of rice topped with a slice of fried Spam® and wrapped with a strip of nori seaweed

Menudo

soup made with tripe (beef stomach) cooked in a clear beef broth; red chili, lime, onion and cilantro are added

chili

spicy stew containing chile peppers, ground beef, tomatoes and beans; this dish is differentiated from chile pepper

Tamale Steamer

tall, large pot fitted with a metal colander to keep tamales out of the hot water

Salsa

tomato-based sauce, typically used as a dip

Taco

traditional Mexican dish made of a corn or wheat tortilla wrapped around a filling, which can be any meat, seafood, vegetable and cheese

King Crab

type of large crab, often simply boiled or steamed

California Roll

type of sushi, usually made with cucumber, avocado and crab or imitation crab meat