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WorksheetsHerb and Spice Quiz
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the most popular seasoning seasoning in the world?
Salt
Pepper
Garlic
Cayenne
What is the most widely used spice in the world?
Salt
Pepper
Garlic
Cayenne
What are the leaves and stems of a plant?
Seasonings
Flavorings
Herbs
Spices
What are the bark, buds, roots, fruit, or seeds of a plant?
Seasonings
Flavorings
Herbs
Spices
Which common herb comes from the mint family and used in Italian and Thai recipes?
Rosemary
Basil
Oregano
Dill
Which herb is similar to basil, but known as wild marjoram and found in Italian and Latin American cuisine?
Basil
Oregano
Dill
Cumin
Which spice is found from an underground root and used in multiple cuisines, such as Caribbean Island, Asian, Indian, and Latin American?
Cilantro
Oregano
Ginger
Nutmeg
Which herb is common in pickling and canning?
Dill
Basil
Rosemary
Thyme
How do you store fresh herbs and spices?
In a cool, dry place
In the fridge
On the counter
It doesn't matter
How do you store dried herbs and spices?
In a cool, dry place
In the fridge
On the counter
It doesn't matter
When is it best to use whole spices in a dish?
At the beginning of the cooking process
At the end of the cooking process
During prepping time of the food, so the flavors release
At the end when the food is done, they are used as a garnish
When is it best to add fresh herbs to a cold dish, such as chicken salad?
Several hours before serving
As close to serving time as possible
They are only used as a garnish, so as they are served
While the food is being cooked
Which herb is typically removed prior to serving the dish?
Pepper
Bay Leaf
Alspice
Nutmet
Which spice has a nutty, slightly sweet flavor and is associated with fall and holiday desserts such as pumpkin pie?
Ginger
Nutmeg
Anise
Cloves
This is one of the most common herbs in recipes from European countries. You’ll often find it chopped and sprinkled as a bright green garnish on top of all sorts of dishes: meats, vegetables, fish, soups, and stews. What herb is it?
Thyme
Parsley
Sage
Cilantro
Which is the most expensive spice?
Rosemary
Saffron
Thyme
Cloves
This herb is a member of the mint family and is often associated with stuffing at Thanksgiving meals.
Sage
Basil
Thyme
Oregano
Which is the most expensive spice?
Rosemary
Saffron
Thyme
Cloves
