Dishes Named After Famous People

The dish "Carpaccio" got its name due to the use of vivid reds in its presentation. Who inspired it?

• A Roman Emperor

• A Greek butcher

• An Italian painter

• A Venetian noblewoman

Answer explanation

Vittore Carpaccio

Châteaubriand steak is named after what?

• A historic French castle

• A romantic French writer

• A famous wine estate

• A respected army general

Which royal figure is credited with inspiring a pizza whose colors mirror the Italian flag?

• Queen Victoria

• Queen Margherita of Savoy

• Duchess Capricciosa

• Empress Elisabeth of Austria

Which country is credited with naming a delicate meringue-based dessert after the celebrated Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova during one of her international tours?

• Russia

• France

• New Zealand

• Italy

The 19th-century Russian noble family Stroganov inspired which beef dish, now popular worldwide?

• Roasted meat dish

• Pasta with meatballs

• Sautéed beef in creamy sauce

• Meatloaf with gravy

Answer explanation

It's the very definition of what beef Stroganov is....

Which Austrian chocolate confection made of pistachio marzipan, nougat, and dark chocolate was created in Salzburg in 1890 and named after the city's most famous composer?

• Beethoven Bliss

• Haydn Truffle

• Mozartkugel

• Schubert Drop

Which dessert of poached peaches, raspberry sauce, and vanilla ice cream was created by Escoffier for an Australian soprano after her Lohengrin performance, served atop a swan ice sculpture?

• Dame Joan Delight

• Peach Melba

• Pavlova Royale

• Opera Cream

Which elegant Southern (American) cake featuring white layers with fruit and nut filling inspired a fictional character in a 1906 novel?

• Magnolia Belle Cake

• Lady Baltimore Cake

• Charleston Duchess Torte

• Savannah Cream Cake

Which Italian dessert of molded ice cream with a fruit or chocolate center is said to have been invented for a royal guest?

• Gelato Reale

• Truffle di Pizzo

• Tartufo di Pizzo

• Prince's Delight