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A reference to Middle Eastern pickled vegetables. A derivative of the Persian word “torsh,” meaning “sour,” the most common vegetable made into torshi is the turnip, although any vegetable can be used.

A soup that is most often associated with the central and southern regions of Thailand. Made from the milk of coconuts, this soup may contain meat such as chicken or shellfish or as a subsitute, tofu may be added.

A type of soup with a rich chicken and vegetable flavor created from a variety of ingredients. Made with chicken stock cooked with chicken meat, tomatoes, okra, celery, sweet peppers, rice, and flavorings, Chicken Gumbo Soup provides a savory flavor that can be served for a lunch or dinner meal.

Grown in tropical regions, this is a variety of spice that is considerably larger than the traditional peppercorn and is actually a common spice known as "allspice" but referred to as a peppercorn in areas where it is grown.

Made primarily from a base of sweet corn and seasonings, this condiment is a common addition to many grilled foods.

An Italian meat specialty made from very lean, boneless pork loin. To prepare the meat, the loin is salt cured, then repeatedly brushed with salt and sugar after which it is seasoned with garlic, paprika, pepper, and other spices.

A common Ethiopian sauce that is hot and spicy tasting. Made with the seeds of cumin, cardamom, coriander, and fenugreek that are combined with garlic, ground cloves, turmeric, grated gingerroot, black pepper, salt, paprika, cinnamon, and dried red chiles, this sauce provides a distinctive tangy flavor for ethnic foods.

An Italian dry sausage that is traditionally made with only pork meat, but at times is combined with a small amount of beef.

Relishes from East India that are pickled, salted and seasoned. The seasoned flavors can range from sweet tasting to hot and very spicy.

A pork salami of Italian origin that is prepared by mixing meat from the legs of pork, the shoulders, or the throat and blending in seasonings such as pepper, galic and herbs.

A term originally used to describe a dish from the southern U.S. with an assortment of cooked vegetables consisting primarily of corn kernels, beans (most often lima beans) and red or green peppers.

A curry paste made up of a combination of ingredients, which typically include small green chiles, lemongrass, skin of the kaffir lime, shallot, garlic, shrimp paste, salt, galangal, pepper and coriander.

A Chinese soup that is prepared with wontons, which are small dumpling-like morsels filled with various meats, seafood, or vegetables, a clear broth, and several seasonings that may include soy sauce, celery, pepper, and scallions.

A term applied to food ingredients that are finely chopped for preparation to be served. It also refers to food such as corned beef hash or roast beef hash, which contains chopped meat, potatoes, vegetables such as peppers, onions, celery, or carrots, and various seasonings.

A pan-fried or broiled, flour tortilla, which is filled with cheese and a combination of ingredients that may include meat, beans, salsa, black olives, peppers, tomatoes, lettuce, or other vegetables.

A French term meaning "four spices", which refers to a finely ground mixture which consists of several spices.

An Italian sauce that is usually combined with fettuccine noodles and is referred to as fettuccine Alfredo.

The process of breaking solid food items into smaller particles. Special equipment is available to grind different types of food such as a meat grinder for meat, a coffee grinder for coffee beans, a pepper mill for grinding peppercorns, and a food processor, which is used to grind many different types of food.

A blend of spices that is a common seasoning in India. There are many variations, but some of the spices included in the blend are cinnamon, cloves, cumin, curry powder, ginger, nutmeg, pepper, and turmeric.

A derivation of the traditional French hollandaise sauce, this sauce is made with egg yolks and butter.