Party Saviors

1. Cumin comes from a:

A) Plant root

B) Flowering plant

C) Bark from a tree

D) Seed

Answer: (B) flowering plant

2. A tagine is a:

A) Serving plate

B) Tea service

C) Cooking pot

D) Wood burning oven

Answer: (C) Cooking pot

3.  Bastilla is a:

A) Dessert

B) Rice dish

C) Candy

D) Meat pie

Answer: (D) Meat pie

4.  Saffron comes from a:

A) Crocus plant

B) Rosemary flower

C) Freesia flower

D) Ginger plant

Answer: (A) Crocus plant

5.  Paprika is ground from:

A) Dried tomatoes

B) Dried chilies

C) Dried bell peppers

D) A blend of turmeric, coriander and cumin

Answer: (C) Dried bell peppers

6.  Couscous is:

A) A bend of pearl and Arborio rice

B) Bulgur wheat

C) Millet

D) Moistened semolina granules

Answer: (D) Moistened semolina granules

7.  Cinnamon is:

A) Ground and pressed tree root

B) Tree bark

C) Ground flower stigmas

D) Ground seeds

Answer: (B) Tree bark

8.  Turmeric is from a member of the:

A) Rosemary family

B) Ginger family

C) Thyme family

D) Laurel family

Answer: (B) Ginger family

9. Coriander is also known as:

A) Parsley

B) Baby arugula

C) Cilantro

D) Watercress

Answer: (C) Cilantro

10. Harira is a:

A) Soup

B) Salad

C) Type of Couscous

D) Sandwich

Answer: (A) Soup