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French in origin, the term refers to speciality meat products or at times is loosely applied to delicatessens that are considered as providers of specialty meats.

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 turnover-like pastry, common in South American and many Spanish kitchens, which is filled with sweet or savory ingredients.

A soft, fresh Mexican cheese made from sheep's milk, creating a white custard-like texture with a somewhat smoky flavor and a subtle aroma.

A cereal plant that thrives in temperate climates, preferring cool, moist conditions and growing in areas where other important grains, such as wheat and corn, do not grow well.

Also known as mezedes (the plural form of meze), it is a Greek name for a variety of small bite size appetizer snacks and sauces made from the traditional ingredients of the region.

A spice that is made a blend of herbs that are used to enhance the flavors of cooked meat, poultry and many other types of cooked foods.

A variety of summer squash with a dark green skin covering an off-white flesh. The cylindrical variety is much like a cucumber in size and shape.

A small to medium size olive, produced in Spain and California, that is greenish brown in color and oval shaped.

Native to Italy, this variety of cheese is very similar to an Italian stracchino cheese. Made from whole cow's milk, Crescenza is a fresh cheese that matures for only 2 to 5 days before being sold.

An Italian sausage originating in northern Italy that is commonly found only in Italy or various regions throughout the world with a large populace of Italians.

A form or shape that is, as the name implies, twisted lengths of cheese intertwined to create a thick round braid, similar to a braided rope.

An ancient Italian grain that is similar in taste to barley. In the United States, farro is known as a type of spelt or wheat.

Although this food item is often attributed to Yorkshire county in England, it is actually something that can be claimed by many counties in Britian.

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.

A type of winter squash that resembles an acorn in shape and typically measures from 6 to 10 inches in length.

A food item that has several versions from several different countries. To some, a Rissole consists of small round patties or balls of finely minced meat, fish, shellfish, or potatoes which are often combined or coated with breadcrumbs to be partially cooked prior to being fried in butter so they become golden brown and crisp textured.

Any of a variety of savory toppings and mixtures of ingredients that enhance the flavor of the pasta dish being served.