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Which country does the dish paella come from?
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- 1. Which country does the dish paella come from?
- A. Italy
- B. Portugal
- C. Spain (answer)
- D. Mexico
- 2. What is the main ingredient of guacamole?
- A. Avocado (answer)
- B. Cucumber
- C. Peas
- D. Lime
- 3. Which cheese is traditionally used on a classic Margherita pizza?
- A. Cheddar
- B. Mozzarella (answer)
- C. Parmesan
- D. Feta
- 4. Halloumi cheese is traditionally from which island?
- A. Crete
- B. Sicily
- C. Cyprus (answer)
- D. Malta
- 5. What is the main ingredient of hummus?
- A. Lentils
- B. Chickpeas (answer)
- C. Broad beans
- D. Sesame only
- 6. Which spice gives paella and risotto alla milanese their yellow colour?
- A. Turmeric
- B. Paprika
- C. Saffron (answer)
- D. Cumin
- 7. What type of pastry is used to make profiteroles?
- A. Puff
- B. Filo
- C. Shortcrust
- D. Choux (answer)
- 8. Which fruit is used to make a traditional Tarte Tatin?
- A. Pear
- B. Apple (answer)
- C. Plum
- D. Peach
- 9. Sushi rice is seasoned with what?
- A. Soy sauce
- B. Rice vinegar (answer)
- C. Lemon juice
- D. Fish sauce
- 10. Which nut is used to make marzipan?
- A. Hazelnut
- B. Walnut
- C. Almond (answer)
- D. Cashew
- 11. A Bakewell tart is named after a town in which English county?
- A. Yorkshire
- B. Derbyshire (answer)
- C. Cornwall
- D. Kent
- 12. Which drink is made from fermented honey?
- A. Cider
- B. Mead (answer)
- C. Perry
- D. Sake
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