American Food Quiz

1. Which US city is most famous for its deep-dish pizza?

1. Chicago
2. Detroit
3. Los Angeles
4. New York

2. The classic American BLT sandwich contains bacon, lettuce, and what other main ingredient?

1. Tofu
2. Tomato
3. Tuna
4. Turkey

3. Clam chowder is the iconic soup of New England. What is its defining ingredient besides clams?

1. Black beans
2. Cream or milk (making it white)
3. Spicy broth (making it clear)
4. Tomatoes (making it red)

4. Which Southern US cooking method gives BBQ its distinctive smoky flavour?

1. Deep frying in spiced oil
2. Grilling over gas flames
3. Pressure cooking in spiced broth
4. Slow-cooking over indirect low heat and wood smoke for hours

5. The Philly cheesesteak originates from Philadelphia. What are its essential ingredients?

1. Grilled chicken, lettuce, and tomato
2. Meatballs and marinara on Italian bread
3. Pulled pork, coleslaw, and pickles
4. Thinly sliced beef, onions, and melted cheese on a hoagie roll

6. Which condiment do Americans famously put on almost everything — estimated to be the country's top-selling condiment?

1. Ketchup
2. Mayonnaise
3. Mustard
4. Ranch dressing

7. Buffalo wings originate from which US city?

1. Buffalo, New York
2. Dallas
3. Memphis, Tennessee
4. New York City

8. Which American city is famous for its sourdough bread — specifically the tangy variety served at Fisherman's Wharf?

1. New Orleans
2. New York
3. San Francisco
4. Seattle

9. Thanksgiving is the most food-centric American holiday. Which bird is traditionally the centrepiece of the meal?

1. Chicken
2. Duck
3. Goose
4. Turkey

10. New Orleans is famous for which spiced rice dish cooked with meat, seafood, and vegetables?

1. Étouffée
2. Gumbo
3. Jambalaya
4. Red beans and rice

11. Which American sandwich — filled with corned beef or pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing — is served on rye bread?

1. Club sandwich
2. Dagwood
3. Monte Cristo
4. Reuben sandwich

12. American-style pancakes differ from British pancakes primarily because they are:

1. Made with cornmeal
2. Savoury rather than sweet
3. Served only at dinner
4. Thick and fluffy, leavened with baking powder

13. Key lime pie originates from which US state?

1. California
2. Florida
3. Georgia
4. Louisiana

14. The hot dog is a staple of American food culture. Which city's Coney Island is especially famous for serving them?

1. Chicago
2. Los Angeles
3. New York
4. Philadelphia

15. Cajun and Creole cooking are both associated with which US state?

1. Alabama
2. Georgia
3. Louisiana
4. Mississippi

16. Which American breakfast dish consists of biscuits — soft, flaky rolls — smothered in white gravy with crumbled sausage?

1. Biscuits and gravy
2. Grits with sausage
3. Hash browns and sausage gravy
4. Pancakes with cream sauce

17. Apple pie is so American it gave rise to the phrase 'as American as apple pie.' Which type of apples are most traditional?

1. Any tart cooking apple such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
2. Fuji
3. Gala
4. Red Delicious

18. Which iconic sandwich chain — founded in 1965 in Bridgeport, Connecticut — is famous for its footlong sub sandwiches?

1. Firehouse Subs
2. Jersey Mike's
3. Quiznos
4. Subway

19. What is the signature seasoning blend used in Cajun cooking, typically including paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, oregano, and thyme?

1. Both B and C — they are used interchangeably
2. Cajun spice blend
3. Creole seasoning
4. Old Bay seasoning

20. S'mores are a classic American campfire treat. What three ingredients are they made from?

1. Biscuits, caramel, and chocolate
2. Cookies, nougat, and toffee
3. Crackers, peanut butter, and jelly
4. Graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate