Gourmet Recipes

Question 1

Describe:

beef carpaccio

Answer 1

Italian dish of thinly sliced raw meat (or fish) that is often served with a salad

raw beef tenderloin
olive oil
lemon juice
arugula
parmesan cheese
aged balsamic
black pepper

Question 2

Describe:

blackened fish

Answer 2

popular Cajun method of cooking fish – by applying a spice mixture to the skin of the fish and searing it on a hot pan with little or no cooking fat

red snapper
chili powder
paprika
cayenne pepper
cumin
pepper
thyme
dry mustard

Question 3

Describe:

blini

Answer 3

savory potato pancakes from Russian cuisine

mashed potato
egg
flour
baking powder

Question 4

Describe:

bouillabaisse

Answer 4

seafood stew made famous in Marseille, France and made from fish, shellfish, and broth flavored with many herbs and spices

variety of fish and shellfish
garlic
onions
thyme/rosemary
white wine
tomatoes
fish stock
potatoes
celery
fennel
saffron
cayenne pepper

Question 5

Describe:

brioche

Answer 5

rich, slightly sweet French bread that is made with large quantities of eggs and butter

flour
milk
sugar
salt
yeast
eggs
butter

Question 6

Describe:

candied nuts

Answer 6

sweet or savory nuts that have been tossed and roasted with a variety of ingredients that enhance flavor and texture

For savory candied nuts:
pecans
olive oil
butter
rosemary
cayenne pepper
brown sugar
salt

Question 7

Describe:

ceviche

Answer 7

spiced and citrus-based fresh seafood dish popular in Latin American cuisines

halibut
shrimp
scallops
red onion
jalapeno
cilantro
lime juice
coconut milk
orange zest

Question 8

Describe:

chili rub (powder)

Answer 8

custom blend of spices and other dried ingredients that is applied to marinades or to meat and vegetables prior to cooking

dried chilies
dried garlic
dried onion
dried oregano
dried mustard
cayenne pepper
paprika
cumin
fennel seed

Question 9

Describe:

clotted cream

Answer 9

very thick cream that forms during the cooling of heated unpasteurized milk

specialty of Great Britain, originating in Devonshire, England – sometimes called Devonshire Cream
soft-butter consistency
often used on scones with jam

Question 10

Describe:

creamed spinach

Answer 10

spinach dish made from blanched spinach that has been chopped into small pieces and mixed with bechamel sauce and a dash of nutmeg

blanched spinach
bechamel sauce
nutmeg
parmesan cheese
casserole dish

spinach should be topped with parmesan and then gratined in the oven

Question 11

Describe:

deviled eggs

Answer 11

hard-boiled eggs filled with “deviled” yolks mixed with mayonnaise and mustard

eggs
aioli
mustard
cayenne pepper
paprika
chives
mayonnaise

Question 12

Describe:

duck confit

Answer 12

duck legs that have been cured and slowly cooked in their own fat for an extended period of time

duck legs
salt
sugar
rosemary
oranges
rendered duck fat

Question 13

Describe:

eggs benedict

Answer 13

classic American breakfast dish consisting of:

• toasted English muffin
• poached egg(s)
• thinly sliced ham
• hollandaise sauce

Question 14

Describe:

falafel

Answer 14

deep-fried ball made from chickpeas/fava beans, raw garlic, lemon juice, and parsley

mixture is formed into a ball before being fried
often eaten with pita, tahini sauce, and pickled vegetables

Question 15

Describe:

gnocchi

Answer 15

Italian dumpling made from mashed potatoes, flour, and egg that is blanched and then typically sauteed

mashed potatoes
flour
egg

Question 16

Describe:

guacamole

Answer 16

fresh and slightly spicy mixed avocado salad/spread that is popular in Mexican cuisine

avocados
red onion
jalapeno
cilantro
lime juice

Question 17

Describe:

ice cream

Answer 17

frozen dessert with a sweet custard base that has been slowly churned during freezing

heavy cream
sugar
vanilla
egg yolks

Question 18

Describe:

mac and cheese

Answer 18

casserole of cooked macaroni and cheese sauce

blanched pasta
reduced heavy cream
grated white cheddar
breadcrumbs

mix all ingredients and bake in the oven until golden brown

Question 19

Describe:

mashed potatoes

Answer 19

boiled potatoes that have been mixed and mashed with a cream and butter mixture until smooth

yukon gold potatoes
heavy cream
roasted garlic
butter

Question 20

Describe:

molten chocolate cake

Answer 20

warm chocolate cake that is cooked on the outside and melted on the inside, which is achieved by cooking at a high heat and by using large amounts of eggs and butter

chocolate
butter
sugar
egg yolks
flour

Question 21

Describe:

multi-grain salad

Answer 21

healthy, nutrient-heavy dish typically made from grains, herbs, and dried fruit

quinoa
barley
wheat berries
olive oil
lemon juice
parsley
dried cherries

Question 22

Describe:

Peking Duck

Answer 22

Beijing delicacy prized for the duck’s crisp, thin skin and sweet and salty flavors

air is pumped into the duck to separate its skin from the meat and to make the skin crispier
a special brine/marinade is applied and the duck is hung to dry for 24 hours before being roasted in a closed or hung oven
often eaten with hoisin sauce, scallions, and rice pancakes

Question 23

Describe:

polenta

Answer 23

Italian side dish made from cornmeal, milk, butter, and cheese

fine cornmeal (or semolina flour)
milk
butter
parmesan cheese
dash of cayenne

Question 24

Describe:

pommes frites

Answer 24

thinly sliced deep-fried potato strips that are often eaten with aioli; known in America as french fries and most famously eaten with ketchup

large potato(es)
peanut or grapeseed oil
sea salt
aioli

Question 25

# Describe: potato fritter

Answer 25

mashed potatoes that have been breaded and deep-fried ## Footnote mashed potatoes flour egg breadcrumbs

Question 26

# Describe: potato gratin

Answer 26

casserole side dish made from layered, thinly sliced potatoes that have been baked with a cream and cheese mixture ## Footnote potatoes garlic thyme butter heavy cream gruyere cheese parmesan cheese

Question 27

# Describe: raspberry coulis

Answer 27

thick sauce made from pureed and strained raspberries ## Footnote fresh raspberries sugar vanilla beans citrus zest pinch of salt mix all ingredients and cook in a warm pot until raspberries are soft and the juice has rendered out

Question 28

# Describe: risotto

Answer 28

classic Italian dish with many variations made from slowly cooking and stirring arborio rice with stock, butter, and cheese ## Footnote arborio rice garlic shallot thyme white wine chicken stock butter parmesan cheese

Question 29

# Describe: roux

Answer 29

cooked paste used to thicken soups, sauces, and gravies ## Footnote butter onions bay leaf flour

Question 30

# Describe: shawarma

Answer 30

Arab wrap of shaved meat (often goat/lamb) from a rotating spit ## Footnote served in pita or lavash bread and often eaten with pickled vegetables and yogurt popular in the Middle East and Europe known in America as a gyro

Question 31

# Describe: shrimp cocktail

Answer 31

Seafood dish consisting of: * large shrimp poached in a court boullion * cocktail sauce * lemon wedges * parsley

Question 32

# Describe: souffle

Answer 32

a sweet or savory French delicacy consisting of a light baked cake made from egg yolks and beaten egg whites ## Footnote For a sweet dessert souffle: butter chocolate pastry cream egg yolks egg whites sugar

Question 33

# Describe: spaghetti and meatballs

Answer 33

classic pasta dish from Southern Italy consisting of meatballs, marinara sauce, and spaghetti ## Footnote Meatballs: ground beef and pork stale bread water egg garlic parsley oregano Marinara Sauce: see "Sauces and Condiments" deck Spaghetti: spaghetti boiled salted water olive oil

Question 34

# Describe: steak tartare

Answer 34

cold French dish constisting of minced or chopped raw beef that is often served with onions, raw egg, or baguette ## Footnote raw beef aioli dijon mustard red onion chives gherkin cayenne pepper egg baguette

Question 35

# Describe: stuffed chicken

Answer 35

chicken breast that has been butterflied or thinly pounded then stuffed or rolled with a filling and roasted in the oven ## Footnote chicken breast blanched spinach ricotta cheese diced ham

Question 36

# Describe: zabaglione

Answer 36

Italian custard dessert flavored with wine and fruit ## Footnote egg yolks sugar Marsala wine figs

Question 37

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: Italian dish of thinly sliced raw meat (or fish) that is often served with a salad * raw beef tenderloin * olive oil * lemon juice * arugula * parmesan cheese * aged balsamic * black pepper

Answer 37

beef carpaccio

Question 38

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: popular Cajun method of cooking fish -- by applying a spice mixture to the skin of the fish and searing it on a hot pan with little or no cooking fat ## Footnote red snapper chili powder paprika cayenne pepper cumin pepper thyme dry mustard

Answer 38

blackened fish

Question 39

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: savory potato pancakes from Russian cuisine ## Footnote mashed potato egg flour baking powder

Answer 39

blini

Question 40

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: seafood stew made famous in Marseille, France and made from fish, shellfish, and broth flavored with many herbs and spices ## Footnote variety of fish and shellfish garlic onions thyme/rosemary white wine tomatoes fish stock potatoes celery fennel saffron cayenne pepper

Answer 40

bouillabaisse

Question 41

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: rich, slightly sweet French bread that is made with large quantities of eggs and butter ## Footnote flour milk sugar salt yeast eggs butter

Answer 41

brioche

Question 42

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: sweet or savory nuts that have been tossed and roasted with a variety of ingredients that enhance flavor and texture ## Footnote For savory candied nuts: pecans olive oil butter rosemary cayenne pepper brown sugar salt

Answer 42

candied nuts

Question 43

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: spiced and citrus-based fresh seafood dish popular in Latin American cuisines ## Footnote halibut shrimp scallops red onion jalapeno cilantro lime juice coconut milk orange zest

Answer 43

ceviche

Question 44

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: custom blend of spices and other dried ingredients that is applied to marinades or to meat and vegetables prior to cooking ## Footnote dried chilies dried garlic dried onion dried oregano dried mustard cayenne pepper paprika cumin fennel seed

Answer 44

chili rub (powder)

Question 45

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: very thick cream that forms during the cooling of heated unpasteurized milk ## Footnote specialty of Great Britain, originating in Devonshire, England -- sometimes called Devonshire Cream soft-butter consistency often used on scones with jam

Answer 45

clotted cream

Question 46

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: spinach dish made from blanched spinach that has been chopped into small pieces and mixed with bechamel sauce and a dash of nutmeg ## Footnote blanched spinach bechamel sauce nutmeg parmesan cheese casserole dish spinach should be topped with parmesan and then gratined in the oven

Answer 46

creamed spinach

Question 47

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: hard-boiled eggs filled with "deviled" yolks mixed with mayonnaise and mustard ## Footnote eggs aioli mustard cayenne pepper paprika chives mayonnaise

Answer 47

deviled eggs

Question 48

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: duck legs that have been cured and slowly cooked in their own fat for an extended period of time ## Footnote duck legs salt sugar rosemary oranges rendered duck fat

Answer 48

duck confit

Question 49

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: classic American breakfast dish consisting of: * toasted English muffin * poached egg(s) * thinly sliced ham * hollandaise sauce

Answer 49

eggs benedict

Question 50

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: deep-fried ball made from chickpeas/fava beans, raw garlic, lemon juice, and parsley ## Footnote mixture is formed into a ball before being fried often eaten with pita, tahini sauce, and pickled vegetables

Answer 50

falafel

Question 51

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: Italian dumpling made from mashed potatoes, flour, and egg that is blanched and then typically sauteed ## Footnote mashed potatoes flour egg

Answer 51

gnocchi

Question 52

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: fresh and slightly spicy mixed avocado salad/spread that is popular in Mexican cuisine ## Footnote avocados red onion jalapeno cilantro lime juice

Answer 52

guacamole

Question 53

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: frozen dessert with a sweet custard base that has been slowly churned during freezing ## Footnote heavy cream sugar vanilla egg yolks

Answer 53

ice cream

Question 54

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: casserole of cooked macaroni and cheese sauce ## Footnote blanched pasta reduced heavy cream grated white cheddar breadcrumbs mix all ingredients and bake in the oven until golden brown

Answer 54

mac and cheese

Question 55

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: boiled potatoes that have been mixed and mashed with a cream and butter mixture until smooth ## Footnote yukon gold potatoes heavy cream roasted garlic butter

Answer 55

mashed potatoes

Question 56

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: warm chocolate cake that is cooked on the outside and melted on the inside, which is achieved by cooking at a high heat and by using large amounts of eggs and butter ## Footnote chocolate butter sugar egg yolks flour

Answer 56

molten chocolate cake

Question 57

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: healthy, nutrient-heavy dish typically made from grains, herbs, and dried fruit ## Footnote quinoa barley wheat berries olive oil lemon juice parsley dried cherries

Answer 57

multi-grain salad

Question 58

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: Beijing delicacy prized for the duck's crisp, thin skin and sweet and salty flavors ## Footnote air is pumped into the duck to separate its skin from the meat and to make the skin crispier a special brine/marinade is applied and the duck is hung to dry for 24 hours before being roasted in a closed or hung oven often eaten with hoisin sauce, scallions, and rice pancakes

Answer 58

Peking Duck

Question 59

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: Italian side dish made from cornmeal, milk, butter, and cheese ## Footnote fine cornmeal (or semolina flour) milk butter parmesan cheese dash of cayenne

Answer 59

polenta

Question 60

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: thinly sliced deep-fried potato strips that are often eaten with aioli; known in America as french fries and most famously eaten with ketchup ## Footnote large potato(es) peanut or grapeseed oil sea salt aioli

Answer 60

pommes frites

Question 61

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: mashed potatoes that have been breaded and deep-fried ## Footnote mashed potatoes flour egg breadcrumbs

Answer 61

potato fritter

Question 62

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: casserole side dish made from layered, thinly sliced potatoes that have been baked with a cream and cheese mixture ## Footnote potatoes garlic thyme butter heavy cream gruyere cheese parmesan cheese

Answer 62

potato gratin

Question 63

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: thick sauce made from pureed and strained raspberries ## Footnote fresh raspberries sugar vanilla beans citrus zest pinch of salt mix all ingredients and cook in a warm pot until raspberries are soft and the juice has rendered out

Answer 63

raspberry coulis

Question 64

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: classic Italian dish with many variations made from slowly cooking and stirring arborio rice with stock, butter, and cheese ## Footnote arborio rice garlic shallot thyme white wine chicken stock butter parmesan cheese

Answer 64

risotto

Question 65

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: cooked paste used to thicken soups, sauces, and gravies ## Footnote butter onions bay leaf flour

Answer 65

roux

Question 66

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: Arab wrap of shaved meat (often goat/lamb) from a rotating spit ## Footnote served in pita or lavash bread and often eaten with pickled vegetables and yogurt popular in the Middle East and Europe known in America as a gyro

Answer 66

shawarma

Question 67

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: Seafood dish consisting of: * large shrimp poached in a court boullion * cocktail sauce * lemon wedges * parsley

Answer 67

shrimp cocktail

Question 68

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: a sweet or savory French delicacy consisting of a light baked cake made from egg yolks and beaten egg whites ## Footnote For a sweet dessert souffle: butter chocolate pastry cream egg yolks egg whites sugar

Answer 68

souffle

Question 69

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: classic pasta dish from Southern Italy consisting of meatballs, marinara sauce, and spaghetti ## Footnote Meatballs: ground beef and pork stale bread water egg garlic parsley oregano Marinara Sauce: see "Sauces and Condiments" deck Spaghetti: spaghetti boiled salted water olive oil

Answer 69

spaghetti and meatballs

Question 70

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: cold French dish constisting of minced or chopped raw beef that is often served with onions, raw egg, or baguette ## Footnote raw beef aioli dijon mustard red onion chives gherkin cayenne pepper egg baguette

Answer 70

steak tartare

Question 71

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: chicken breast that has been butterflied or thinly pounded then stuffed or rolled with a filling and roasted in the oven ## Footnote chicken breast blanched spinach ricotta cheese diced ham

Answer 71

stuffed chicken

Question 72

# Name the gourmet dish or ingredient: Italian custard dessert flavored with wine and fruit ## Footnote egg yolks sugar Marsala wine figs

Answer 72

zabaglione