What's Cooking in 1974

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Across
  1. 3. NASA space station that conducted missions throughout 1974
  2. 4. Three-dimensional puzzle that helped launch a global logic-toy craze
  3. 6. Japanese breadcrumb used for extra-crispy coatings
  4. 8. Precise temperature control technique where food is sealed and cooked in water
  5. 10. Chainsaw, Independent low-budget horror film released in 1974 that later became a cult classic
  6. 12. Godfather, Francis Ford Coppola film whose sequel appeared the same year it won Best Picture recognition
  7. 13. Cooking technique involving brief immersion in boiling water, then ice water
  8. 16. Emulsion of egg yolk and fat, often used as a sauce base
  9. 18. Political scandal that led to a historic presidential resignation in 1974
  10. 20. Popular educational cartoon series that debuted in 1974 with animated grammar lessons
  11. 24. Martial-arts-themed disco single that topped charts internationally in 1974
  12. 28. Popular handheld electronic game company founded in the early 1970s and active by 1974
  13. 30. Album by Stevie Wonder released in 1973 but dominating radio play throughout 1974
  14. 32. Norman Lear sitcom that expanded social commentary on American television after debuting this year
Down
  1. 1. Flavor enhancer rich in glutamates, common in aged foods
  2. 2. Italian cheese traditionally made from sheep’s milk
  3. 5. Cooking method using dry heat from all sides, often in an oven
  4. 7. Genre defined by dance clubs, orchestral beats, and mirrored balls during the 1970s
  5. 9. John, Piano-playing artist whose 1973 album dominated 1974 charts and included a song about a yellow brick road
  6. 11. Scandinavian group whose four-letter name became synonymous with glittery pop in the mid-70s
  7. 14. Herb also known as cilantro seeds when dried
  8. 15. British glam rock band known for theatrical performances and a hit song titled “Killer Queen”
  9. 17. One-word gap in Barbra Streisand’s nostalgic 1974 hit about love and memory
  10. 19. Thickening agent made from equal parts fat and flour
  11. 21. Professional sports league founded in 1974 to rival the NFL
  12. 22. Liquid used to deglaze a pan, often wine or stock
  13. 23. Comic book company that published Spider-Man during the 1970s
  14. 25. Comic strip feline introduced in 1974 with a strong dislike of Mondays
  15. 26. Indian clarified butter used in traditional cooking
  16. 27. French term for vegetables cut into thin matchsticks
  17. 29. Movie released in 1974 featuring a towering burning building and an all-star cast
  18. 31. Only U.S. president to leave office before completing a term, doing so in August of this year