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An aquatic plant that grows along the muddy edges of bodies of water such as lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams, that is also grown commercially in fields that have been flooded to produce this plant.

A rich creamy paste, made from sesame seeds and sesame oil, which is used to enrich the flavor and texture of many Middle Eastern sweet and savory dishes.

A tiny flat seed that was harvested initially for its nutty flavored oil used in cooking and later for its seed as a seasoning in foods.

(Scientific Name: Morchella esculenta) A wild mushroom with a cone-shape cap that forms into a honeycombed and deeply indented outer skin.

The kernel or seed of food plants that are used as a staple food source throughout the world. Plants such as wheat, barley, corn, oats, rye, and rice, are among the most popular cereal grains.

A method involving the soaking of food in a liquid solution consisting of water, salt, sugar, and possibly herbs and spices in order to preserve, tenderize or flavor various food and cuts of foods.

Commonly made as a large round and somewhat shallow sided bowl, this piece of kitchenware is designed to hold a sizable volume of salad greens.

A wide range of woods are suitable for use in a grill. Hardwoods are much better than softwoods because hardwoods burn longer and provide more heat.

A long, thin straight shaft, typically made of metal, wood or natural materials, to be used to support and hold small chunks of meat and vegetables as they are grilled or roasted.

A tuber, common in Asia, Africa, and many tropical countries, that can range in size from several ounces to over 100 pounds.

A tuber which is common in Asia, Africa, and many tropical countries, that can range in size from several ounces to over 50 pounds.

Flexible and paper-like with a stiff consistency, this cooking tool is used to flavor foods that are being grilled.

A kitchen tool designed to remove cleanly file or hone the cutting edges on the steel blades of knives and other utensils with cutting edges.

A type of popular Mexican flat bread that is often used as a sandwich wrap or an open-face sandwich, such as a corn cake patty.

An appliance or piece of kitchenware that typically accomplishes the task of brewing the popular drink produced from ground cocoa beans.

A wooden board used to hold food while it is being grilled, that serves to provide a moist and somewhat smoky flavor to the food as well as preserving the nutrients within the food.

A finishing tool that is used sharpen (hone) the steel blades of knives and cutting utensils such as scissors or garden utensils.

bread crumbs, panko,

Varieties of potatoes that are harvested in the early stages of its growth, before it matures, in order to keep it small and tender.

A small, narrow potato (generally 2 to 4 inches in length) that is actually a very young tuber. The potato has a finger-like appearance and a firm texture that varies from moist to dry, with a flavor that ranges from a mildly sweet to rich and nutty.