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A shrub common in Thailand that produces edible leaves and stalks that are rich in proteins and minerals.

A form of rice in which the rice grains are expanded to a volume that is several times larger than their original size.

Small bowls that are used to hold condiments, sauces or any food items that can be individually served.

A small Asian dumpling that is stuffed with a variety of ingredients such as meats or fish, vegetables and seasonings, that are wrapped and pan cooked before serving.

Ceramic vents formed in the shape of different types of birds that are used to assist with pie baking.

piquante,

A kitchen utensil used to cook, sterilize, and preserve low acid foods that are to be canned for future use.

A variety of a true yam, which is known as “ube” or “ubi” in the Philippines. It has rough textured, dark colored skin and a light purple colored flesh.

An oval shaped Tahitian lime that is slightly larger than Tahitian Bearss lime. It is greenish yellow when ripe but is harvested to be sold when it is still green because the acidity level is higher, which provides a better flavor.

A farmhouse or homemade cheese from India that is made with cow's milk. White in color and soft in texture, this cheese is similar to a dry version of Ricotta cheese without salt, providing a mild and mellow flavor.

A cooking vessel that is used to prepare the traditional Spanish rice dish, paella. The pan is a large diameter, shallow skillet-like pan that may be made from cast iron, enameled metal, or brushed aluminum.

A delicately flavored dry cured ham, originating in Italy and made from the meat of the hindquarters of the hog.

The dough that serves as a base for the pizza that is prepared, formed into a circular, square or rectangular shape, baked and then topped with pizza ingredients.

A traditional Middle Eastern ingredient made from the sugar in the juice extracted from fresh pomegranates.

The eggs of the paddlefish. Paddlefish is a variety of fish that is also known as a spoonbill and is a relative of the sturgeon.

Traditional German bread referred to as a "box bread" or "kastenbrot" by German bakers. This bread can be made with a combination of coarse ground rye and wheat flour (mostly rye and less wheat) or all rye flour combined with molasses for flavor and color.

An Italian sauce that is very spicy and strong flavored. Traditionally made with garlic, bits of dried chile peppers, capers, and anchovies as key ingredients, this sauce can be mild or well seasoned depending on the type and amount of spices added.

A kitchen utensil that grinds whole peppercorns into fine, medium or coarse ground bits of pepper. Pepper mills are available in a variety of sizes, styles and materials, such as wood, plastic or metal.

A serving utensil that consists of a large round flat plate positioned on top of a pedestal with a base in order to elevate and display the food being served above the surrounding elements.

A sweet dark mixture made from the sap of the date palm tree. Referred to as "sweet toddy" the sap is boiled down to produce palm syrup and palm sugar.