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A small portion of ground meat that has been seasoned and rolled into a round ball-like shape. Meatballs were most likely created as a way to use up excess meat, taking scraps of meat, grinding them into small bits and possibly adding some fillers to help hold the mixture together.

A type of cookware consisting of inserts or layers with perforations in the bottom, that are assembled together and used to cook food with the use of steam.

To cook a food, such as eggs, fish or meat in a liquid that has been heated to just below the boiling point so the liquid is barely moving while the food is being cooked.

A thin width, ruffled-leafed green vegetable that is a member of the cabbage family. Deep dark green in color, this variety of kale is considered one of the Italian heirloom varieties, where it is known as Cavolo Nero.

A Chinese food consisting of small dumplings filled with various ingredients that may include meats, seafood, vegetables, cheeses, and seasonings.

A device used for draining liquid from food. It consists of a bowl constructed of metal or plastic that is covered with a series of holes through which the liquid can drain.

A type of food wrap made from various ingredients that are mixed together to become a fresh dough used to make the skins.

Placed against the edge of a pot or pan, this crescent-shaped utensil helps drain off excess liquid while keeping the cooked ingredients within the pan.

An oblong-shaped squash that is a variety of the spaghetti squash. It has a tan to yellow thick-skinned outer shell with a tapered oval shape.

A fresh Italian link sausage made from ground pork and pork cut into very small pieces that are mixed with fat and then highly seasoned with herbs and spices.

A traditional Italian pork sausage made throughout Italy but most notably northern Italy, that is considered to be a mild homemade or country sausage.

A term commonly used to describe the excess food that is remaining after being prepared for a meal, snack, or a similar food event.

A nutritious legume that is round in shape, small in size, and very versitile as an ingredient for a variety of foods and food dishes.