Across
- 3. Plateaus helped Spain's food supply by allowing animals to ___
- 5. Central American cuisine was influenced by ___ and Aztec traditions
- 7. Southern Italian cooking commonly uses ___ and olive oil
- 8. ___ rice is commonly used to make risotto
- 10. During the Middle Ages, ___ cooking became common
- 11. Spanish cooking is considered ___ because it uses fresh ingredients
- 13. ___ is a Cuban dish made with rice and beans
- 15. The largest meal of the day in Italy is called ___
- 16. A staple ingredient in South America
- 17. The central plateau in Spain is called the ___
- 18. Spanish cuisine was influenced by the ___, who introduced sweet and savory combinations
- 20. Coastal areas in Italy make ___ common in the cuisine
- 23. Potatoes are common in ___ regions because they grow well there
- 24. The ___ introduced olive trees, grapevines, and wheat to Italy
Down
- 1. The Moors introduced ___, lemons, and spinach to Spain
- 2. A ___ is made with espresso, steamed milk, and foam
- 4. Northern Italian cuisine is known for ___ and fresh egg pasta
- 6. Different regions in Spain have different foods because of ___ and climate
- 9. Rice and beans are common foods because they are low-cost ___
- 12. Interior valleys are important because they have rich ___ for vegetables
- 14. One of Spain's two main island groups (with Balearic)
- 16. The main religion in Italy
- 18. Spain has a ___ climate with long days
- 19. A ___ is used for grinding ingredients
- 20. The ___ introduced livestock and wheat to South America
- 21. Spain's ___ climate helps farmers grow olives and grapes
- 22. The ___ grew food in the mountains using terracing and irrigation
