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Herbs and Spices Quizzes, Trivia and Puzzles

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Herbs and Spices Trivia Quizzes

35 quizzes and 361 Herbs and Spices trivia questions and fun facts.

Chef's Ingredients - Spices best quiz

Photo Match

12 Qns

Spices bring--what else?--spice to our lives. Sometimes they look a little different before they've been ground up into various powders. Match the photo to the correct spice. (Click the photos to get a closer look!)

Easier, 12 Qns, trident, Nov 11 23

Easier
trident editor

Nov 11 23
836 plays

Chef's Ingredients - More Spices best quiz

Photo Match

12 Qns

Easier, 12 Qns, trident, Jun 09 24

Easier
trident editor

Jun 09 24
683 plays

Spice World great trivia quiz

Collection Quiz

10 Qns

If you know your spices and herbs, this quiz is for you! Can you pick out the fragrant ingredients from this list of exotic-sounding foodstuffs?

Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Oct 17 23

Average
LadyNym

Oct 17 23
692 plays

Chef's Ingredients - Herbs best quiz

Photo Match

12 Qns

This enjoyable photo quiz tests your knowledge of twelve herbs used in cooking. You might already have some in your spice rack! (Click the photos to get a closer look!)

Easier, 12 Qns, trident, Sep 04 23

Easier
trident editor

Sep 04 23
732 plays

The Thyme Machine best quiz

Photo Quiz

10 Qns

The day I was invited to the laboratories of the mysterious and eccentric Professor Herb Spicenracker was a day I would never forget. See what happened when I took a trip in the contraption which was only to be known as 'The Thyme Machine'.

Easier, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Oct 08 11

Easier
kyleisalive editor

8064 plays

My Favorite Spices editor best quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Do you have a favorite spice? Here are ten interesting questions covering the topic of spices from around the world. Spice up your life and give it a try...good luck!

Average, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Sep 15 20

Average
thejazzkickazz

Sep 15 20
16541 plays

Much Virtue in Herbs best quiz

Photo Quiz

10 Qns

Herbs, herbs everywhere - come explore some native Australian herbs and spices.

Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Jan 22 24

Average
looney_tunes editor

Jan 22 24
3107 plays

And now, a Word about Worts! popular trivia quiz

Photo Quiz

10 Qns

Not all herbs and spices are used for culinary purposes, some are medicinal. The suffix 'wort' was given to herbs (plants) which were considered beneficial to the body - some were even named after body parts! This quiz contains a wort mix.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, VegemiteKid, Sep 09 21

Very Easy
VegemiteKid

Sep 09 21
788 plays

All About Herbs best quiz

Multiple Choice

15 Qns

This quiz is all about herbs and their practical uses, both culinary and medicinal. Hope you enjoy it.

Average, 15 Qns, miaow, Dec 21 22

Average
miaow
Dec 21 22
9189 plays

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The Spices of Life great trivia quiz

Photo Quiz

10 Qns

Spices have been used since time immemorial, for seasoning food, as currency, and in medicinal treatments. Here are a few tasty questions about some of the more popular spices.

Easier, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Feb 16 15

Easier
dcpddc478
1652 plays

Quick Question

This herb is found in a lot of Italian dishes as it complements oregano quite well. In addition, it is used in making pesto. Can you name it?

From Quiz "Common Herbs and Spices"

11.

10 Questions: Spice Up Your Life Photo Quiz great trivia quiz

Photo Quiz

10 Qns

Worldwide spices are undeniably warm and aromatic. Play this pictoral quiz to find out more about them and allow them to spice up your life!

Average, 10 Qns, Plodd, Jul 09 23

Average
Plodd
Jul 09 23
852 plays

12.

Herbs, but not in a Little Jar popular trivia quiz

Photo Quiz

10 Qns

I'm sure you all have a herb/spice rack at home, filled with things like dried parsley and oregano. Can you recognize these herbs before they do into the little jar, though?

Average, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi, Apr 08 15

Average
EnglishJedi

852 plays

13.

Culinary Essentials - Spices best quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Since ancient times, spices have been an important part of the cook's arsenal. Like my quiz "My Favorite Herbs," this quiz will have recipes in the answers!

Average, 10 Qns, ldubose, Sep 02 07

Average
ldubose

4573 plays

14.

Herby: Fully Loaded top quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Herbs, herbs, everywhere... I love herbs of all kinds, and often find myself using them to excess; my food is truly "herby: fully loaded".

Average, 10 Qns, salami_swami, Dec 31 12

Average
salami_swami

1944 plays

15.

Common Herbs and Spices popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

This quiz relates to herbs/spices that most of us have in our cabinet or spice rack.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, SweetypieNC, May 03 21

Very Easy
SweetypieNC
May 03 21
2574 plays

16.

Cooking with Comfort great trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Now everyone knows adding cinnamon to toast or nutmeg to custard makes for flavorful meal addition. However, did you know some of those spices and herb in your kitchen might also have other uses? Like relieving tension, soothing aches or engergizing you.

Average, 10 Qns, sestovall, Nov 12 18

Average
sestovall
Nov 12 18
5156 plays

17.

Fired Up on Fiery Spices best quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

In this Phoenix Rising team quiz, we take a bit of heat from examining the fiery spices that add punch to our recipes. Grab a glass of water and let's begin...

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Aug 03 19

Average
1nn1

Aug 03 19
401 plays

18.

Presto! It's Pesto! top quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

You come to my house and I announce I've made something wonderful as part of our dinner. As I unveil the dish I announce 'Presto! It's Pesto'. But what do you know about what I just served?

Easier, 10 Qns, stephgm67, Jul 07 16

Easier
stephgm67

771 plays

19.

Cooking with Herbs great trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

How well do you know your herbs? Ten questions on some well known, and not so well known, culinary plants to tempt your appetite

Easier, 10 Qns, MadBee, Oct 10 09

Easier
MadBee
2933 plays

20.

Work This Herb Quiz To Earn Thyme and a Half

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

These 10 questions reference the 10 most commonly used herbs. The difference between herbs and spices is the origin from a plant. The leaves of a plant make up herbs, and spices come from seeds, roots, bark, and even the bulbs.

Average, 10 Qns, Billkozy, Feb 16 23

Average
Billkozy
Feb 16 23
334 plays

21.

10 Questions on Spice Up Your Life popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Spices can be the life blood of a recipe. Take a little tour through the store cupboard and 'Spice Up Your Life'.

Average, 10 Qns, romeomikegolf, Jan 10 15

Average
romeomikegolf

1863 plays

22.

Tasteless Dishes? Ever heard of Herbs and Spices? great trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Thanks to Kyleisalive for these challenges! I am going to do a quiz on a few herbs and spices and prove that there is no such thing as a "Tasteless Dish" as well as feed the hungry dinosaur at the same time.

Average, 10 Qns, playmate1111, Jan 03 23

Average
playmate1111
Jan 03 23
700 plays

23.

The Jerk Store Called... best quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

...and they want their chicken back. Welcome. This quiz is about the spices used in Jamaican jerk spice; very delicious, though spicy.

Average, 10 Qns, salami_swami, May 05 11

Average
salami_swami

682 plays

24.

Kick it Up a Notch! best quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Various foods can be made so much better with spice. I will prepare a dish, you add some spice.

Tough, 10 Qns, salami_swami, Dec 30 13

Tough
salami_swami

1180 plays

25.

That Smells Good! Asian Herbs and Spices great trivia quiz

Match Quiz

10 Qns

This quiz looks at some common and a few of the uncommon herbs and spices used in my favourite cuisine. Just match the herb or spice with its description and let's cook up a signature dish!

Average, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull, May 10 16

Average
SisterSeagull

269 plays

26.

Some Like It Way Too Hot popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

... and some don't. Indian cuisine is simple, yet complex. Many spices go into an Indian dish to give it the flavour that some people desperately love. How many spices, common to Indian cuisine, do you know?

Easier, 10 Qns, lones78, Jun 29 12

Easier
lones78

675 plays

27.

Garlic: The Stinking Rose popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Garlic has been around for thousands of years, as food, medicine, and to ward off assorted evils. What do you know about this humble little bulb?

Average, 10 Qns, Catamount, Dec 17 23

Average
Catamount
Dec 17 23
2704 plays

28.

My Favorite Herbs popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

As a personal chef, I love using herbs to liven up any food. Here are some questions concerning specific herbs and their uses.

Average, 10 Qns, ldubose, Jan 19 06

Average
ldubose

3666 plays

29.

Take this Spice up Your Life Quiz popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Herbs and spices can make the difference between a ho-hum meal and a really tasty one. See how many of them you can identify.

Easier, 10 Qns, nmerr, Sep 30 11

Easier
nmerr

1151 plays

30.

That Smells Good! - Asian Herbs and Spices 2 great trivia quiz

Match Quiz

10 Qns

This second quiz takes a further look at some of the range of the herbs and spices used in Indian cuisine... My favourite! Just match the herb or spice with its description and let's cook up another signature dish!

Tough, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull, May 15 16

Tough
SisterSeagull

288 plays

31.

Pick a Pepper

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Many people love the taste of pepper in their foods. There are many types of pepper grown around the world and this quiz asks about some of them. The names are standard US names.

Average, 10 Qns, bridgewiz, Mar 01 25

Average
bridgewiz
Mar 01 25
1583 plays

32.

Spice It Up popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Salt is the most commonly used seasoning in the world. Lets take a look at some other spices.

Average, 10 Qns, Duchess716, Aug 18 11

Average
Duchess716

798 plays

33.

Born to be Mild

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Do you know your Peppers and Hot Sauce? Play this quiz to find out which peppers and sauces will curl your tongue, and which will keep it mild.

Average, 10 Qns, Taxicab3, Dec 05 12

Average
Taxicab3
631 plays

34.

The Poor Man's Cure-all: Garlic

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Hated by some but loved by lots more, garlic has become a part of both cooking and folklore. In its honor, I've constructed a small quiz.

Tough, 10 Qns, Twotallgnome, Nov 12 08

Tough
Twotallgnome
964 plays

35.

Yarrow, the Versatile Herb popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Yarrow has come a long way: fossils of its pollen have been identified in Neanderthal burial caves, and it is still used today.

Difficult, 10 Qns, annamc, Apr 25 06

Difficult
annamc
683 plays

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