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