Italian Food Recipe Quiz

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    Which of the following items is a strong Italian brandy that is made with the skins of grapes?

    • Bailey's
    • Jager
    • Grappa
    • Port
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A Italian Food test on different types of tense rules

Cooking Techniques Quizzes & Trivia

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  • 2. 

    What is "Agilo"?

    • Onions

    • Garlic

    • Tomatoes

    • Wine

    Correct Answer
    A. Garlic
  • 3. 

    Where do pine nuts, often used to make pesto, come from?

    • Wildflowers

    • Squirrel Nests

    • Pine Cones

    • Peanut Butter

    Correct Answer
    A. Pine Cones
  • 4. 

    How do Italian biscotti get their characteristic dry quality?

    • They Are Stored For Months

    • They Are Dried In The Sun

    • Bakers Don't Add Liquid Ingredients

    • They Are Baked Twice

    Correct Answer
    A. They Are Baked Twice
  • 5. 

    Which traditional dish is constructed of sage leaves and prosciutto rolled inside a veal cutlet?

    • Manicotti

    • Saltimbocca

    • Zabaglione

    • Ribollita

    Correct Answer
    A. Saltimbocca
  • 6. 

    Why must raw olives be cured or sun-dried first before eating them?

    • To Infuse Them With Saltiness

    • To Make Them Look Nicer

    • They Are Extremely Bitter When Raw

    • To Neutralize A Toxin In Raw Olives

    Correct Answer
    A. They Are Extremely Bitter When Raw
  • 7. 

    Which of these is an important ingredient in a traditional Italian calzone?

    • Lemon Slices

    • Fresh Ricotta

    • Spinach

    • Hot Peppers

    Correct Answer
    A. Fresh Ricotta
  • 8. 

    Which of the following items is a popular Italian custard that is made with Marsala wine?

    • Tuffolone

    • Zabaglione

    • Trenne

    • Tartufo

    Correct Answer
    A. Zabaglione
  • 9. 

    What is "Gamberetti"?

    • Lobster

    • Shrimp

    • Steak

    • Cod

    Correct Answer
    A. Shrimp
  • 10. 

    What is "Bistecca"?

    • Chicken

    • Pork

    • Steak

    • Duck

    Correct Answer
    A. Steak
  • 11. 

    Under which tree do truffles never grow?

    • Beech

    • Hazel

    • Olive

    • Oak

    Correct Answer
    A. Olive
  • 12. 

    What ingredients are in the garnish called gremolata?

    • Mozzarella, Basil, Vinegar

    • Chopped Green And Black Olives

    • Tomatoes, Garlic, Olive Oil

    • Parsley, Lemon Peel, Garlic

    Correct Answer
    A. Parsley, Lemon Peel, Garlic
  • 13. 

    What Italian nougat candy was once used to construct a model of the Cremona tower?

    • Tiramisu

    • Torrone

    • Panettone

    • Zabaglione

    Correct Answer
    A. Torrone
  • 14. 

    Which pasta is named for its resemblance to a feather quill?

    • Ravioli

    • Penne

    • Rigatoni

    • Orzo

    Correct Answer
    A. Penne
  • 15. 

    What Italian dessert is multi-colored ice cream, often with nuts or fruit embedded?

    • Neapolitan

    • Cannoli

    • Limoncello

    • Spumoni

    Correct Answer
    A. Spumoni

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