Food Always Tastes Better in French Quiz

Answer: Snails

Snails have been eaten since the Pleistocene epoch and are eaten in many parts of the world, including Europe, Asia and Africa. Called escargot in France, entire farms exist that are devoted to heliciculture - farming snails for food.

Answer: Clam Chowder

The word "chowder" itself is thought to have come from the French "chaudiere," which means pot or boiler. New England clam chowder is a white chowder containing milk or cream, Manhattan clam chowder has a red color from the addition of tomatoes, and Rhode Island clam chowder is traditionally made with a clear broth.

Answer: Meatloaf

Meatloaf sounds more intriguing in places outside of The United States. Referred to in Denmark as "forloren hare," it is usually topped with bacon. Hungarian meatloaf calls for hard-boiled eggs to be included in the middle of the loaf.

Answer: Beets

Beetroot has all kinds of interesting properties despite not being a favorite vegetable among kids. Beet juice can lower blood pressure and beetroot can be used to make wine and has been regarded as an aphrodisiac. Strangely, drinking pure beet juice can sometimes cause temporary vocal cord paralysis!

Answer: Liver

Duck liver, chicken liver, and goose liver are all edible. Foie gras is a popular French delicacy and calls for a goose or duck to be intentionally fattened. This makes the liver richer than normal. Some countries, like Germany and Norway, have banned the force-feeding of animals except for medical reasons.

Answer: Tuna Casserole

Stuffed flounder would be flet bourre, poached salmon is saumons poches and grilled snapper is the delicious-sounding cordelette grillee. Other possible additions to tuna casserole are corn, broccoli florets and hard-boiled eggs.

Answer: Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts can taste sweet if prepared correctly. The problem is that overcooking Brussels sprouts releases a chemical called sinigrin that makes the sprouts taste sulfuric. If you can suffer through the taste, a research study suggested that sinigrin may help prevent colon cancer.

Answer: Lima Beans

Lima beans are the canned food most often donated to food drives, with green beans following closely behind. Cooked Lima beans contain a small amount of tryptophan, the same amino acid rumored to cause drowsiness after eating turkey. In fact, a dried egg white has five times the amount of tryptophan found in turkey, and yet we don't claim sleepiness after eating egg-white omelets!

Answer: Oysters

While oysters can be delicious, it's important to keep in mind that if the shell is not closed, or does not close when tapped, the oyster is dead and therefore unsafe for consumption. If the idea of oysters on the half-shell is unappealing due to texture, oysters can also be baked or fried. Oysters Rockefeller calls for half-shell oysters to be topped with other ingredients, like cheese and bread crumbs, and then baked.

Answer: Tongue

This food definitely sounds more appetizing in French and Spanish! Cow tongue tacos are a popular Mexican dish and are often seasoned with garlic, cilantro and lemon juice.