TASK DEFINITION: You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
PROBLEM: Category: COOKING 
Clue: The name of these tiny dumplings served as a side dish means "little sparrow" in German

SOLUTION: spaetzle

PROBLEM: Category: SO YOU WANT TO BE A FIREFIGHTER 
Clue: In Anchorage, you must be certified as an EMT 1 or as this related job

SOLUTION: paramedic

PROBLEM: Category: PASS THE POTATOES 
Clue: My Chantilly potatoes are richer than I am; they're made with the heavy type of this

SOLUTION:
cream