How Would You Like It? Trivia Quiz

Answer: Minced Meat

Chili con carne is a spicy stew that originated near the border of Texas and Mexico in the 1700s. The name "chili con carne" translates from Spanish and means chili with meat. Some other names you might hear this dish called are carne con chile, chili, and chilli.

The main ingredients for chili con carne are chili peppers, minced beef, tomatoes, and beans.

Answer: Minced Meat

Rissoles are meat patties that originated in medieval France during the Middle Ages. The word rissole comes from the Old French word "rissoler", which means "to redden" or "to brown". Rissoles can be made with minced meat from beef, lamb, pork, chicken, or turkey.

The main ingredients for rissoles are the cook's choice of minced meat, seasonings as desired, breadcrumbs, egg to bind, and the cook's choice of grated vegetables (optional).

Answer: Minced Meat

Moussaka is a layered oven-baked casserole that dates back to the 13th century across the Middle East and the Balkans. The word moussaka derives from the Arabic term musaqqa'a, which literally means "chilled" or "moistened".

The main ingredients for moussaka are minced meat (usually lamb, but beef can be used), eggplant, chicken stock, a thick tomato sauce, cheese, tomatoes, the cook's choice of vegetables, and, in some recipes, bechamel sauce. There is vegetarian moussaka made with eggplants, potatoes, and zucchini.

Answer: Minced Meat

Cottage Pie originated in the United Kingdom back in the late 1700s. It got its name because it was a popular meal among poorer working classes who lived in small cottages. The dish is cooked in a casserole, with the meat covered by a layer of mashed potato. Other ways to cook cottage pie include vegetarian/vegan, slow-cooked, and low-carb, veg-heavy options.

The main ingredients for cottage pie are mashed potato and minced beef cooked in gravy.

Answer: Eggs

The first omelette we know of comes from ancient Persia. The word "omelette" that we use today started to appear in French around the mid-1500s. In the United States, people often spell it "omelet," and some also call it an egg pancake.

The main ingredients for an omelette are eggs, butter, and fillings such as bacon, cheese, or egg noodles.

Answer: Eggs

Quiche Lorraine is a tasty dish that originated in the 16th century in the French region of Lorraine. Its name comes from the German word "kuchen," meaning cake, reflecting its pastry-like look.

Adding different ingredients creates other types of quiche; adding spinach makes quiche Florentine, onion and cheese makes quiche aux oignons, and Mediterranean vegetables make quiche Provençale.

The main ingredients for quiche lorraine are a pastry crust, eggs, bacon, and cream.

Answer: Eggs

French toast dates back to the Roman Empire, around the 1st century A.D. It began as a creative way to use up stale bread, turning it into a delicious dish. The bread is soaked in a mixture of eggs and milk, then fried. Throughout the years, it has been called different names, such as Poor Knights of Windsor, German Toast, and Eggy Bread.

The main ingredients for French toast are bread, eggs, and milk.

Answer: Eggs

The frittata is a dish from Italy that has been enjoyed for over 2,000 years, dating back to the time of the Ancient Romans. The word "frittata" comes from an Italian word that means "fried." A frittata is similar to an omelette or a crustless quiche.

A frittata differs from an omelette in that an omelette is folded, cooked entirely on the stovetop, and serves one person. In contrast, a frittata has fillings mixed directly into the eggs, is cooked slowly on the stove, finished under the broiler, and serves four to six people.

A frittata differs from a crustless quiche in that it has a lower egg-to-dairy ratio and is cooked slowly on the stove, then finished under the broiler, whereas the crustless quiche is cooked fully in the oven.

The main ingredients for a frittata are eggs and the cook's choice of fillings, such as bacon, ham, cheese, or vegetables.

Answer: Pasta

Mac and cheese originated in Italy in the 13th century. In the United States, it became popular when Kraft introduced boxed macaroni and cheese in 1936, which provided an affordable meal during the Great Depression. You can enjoy this delicious dish in various ways: cook it on the stovetop, bake it in the oven, or heat it in the microwave.

The main ingredients of mac and cheese are macaroni, cheese, and milk.

Answer: Pasta

Fettuccine Alfredo originated in Rome, Italy, between 1907 and 1908. It was named and created by Alfredo Di Lelio. Other names for fettuccine Alfredo include fettuccine al burro or fettuccine al burro e parmigiano. You can enjoy this dish in various ways: chicken Alfredo, seafood Alfredo, and vegetable Alfredo.

The main ingredients for fettuccine Alfredo are fettuccine pasta, butter, and Parmesan cheese.

Answer: Pasta

Vegetarian lasagna has origins that go back to Italy in the 13th and 14th centuries. It gets its name from the ancient Greek word laganon. In Italian culture, lasagna is considered a special dish and is usually enjoyed during festive occasions such as Christmas, holidays, or family celebrations.

The main ingredients of vegetarian lasagna are pasta sheets, a tomato-based sauce, mozzarella cheese, the cook's choice of vegetables, and bechamel sauce (optional).

Answer: Pasta

Aglio e olio originated in Naples, Italy, and has been around since at least the 1800s. The name "aglio e olio" translates to "garlic and oil," which are the key ingredients in this dish. It was also known as vermicelli alla Borbonica.

The main ingredients of Aglio e olio are spaghetti, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, parsley, and chili flakes.