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A mixture of various ingredients (generally eggs mixed and beaten with water or milk) that are combined to be brushed on the surface of breads and rolls before baking in order to give the crust an added brownness, crispness and/or sheen after the item is baked.

A white or yellow-toned, soft, fatty substance obtained from the churning of milk or cream, allowing the butter to separate from the liquid.

A French term meaning ''in the manner of'', referring to the way in which a dish is prepared. It is often used in the United States to describe a dessert topped with ice cream such as pie a la mode.

A combination of equal parts milk and light cream that contains up to 15 percent milk fat. Half and Half will typically range between 10% to 18% fat content.

A hearty apple variety that is medium in size, with an outer skin that has a rosy red blush over a green background.

A moulded crust that serves as an edible container for various food ingredients. Croustades are traditionally formed into a circular or bowl shape to be filled with savory foods, which are then served as a main dish, an appetizer or a dessert.

An older variety of apple that is able to endure and grow well in colder climates. The wealthy is a medium to large size apple with a greenish-yellow and red outer skin covering a white to cream colored flesh.

Pronounced as "fee-jo" this small egg-size and oval-shaped tropical fruit is native to South America but grown in temperate climates throughout the world.

1. A small, baked pastry that is round in shape with a shallow wall around the entire base. Typically a Tart is made with a pastry dough that is light and flaky or a shortcrust that is dense and crumbly.

Translated, a Torta means tart in Italian, which describes a small tart-like food that may be baked or made with cold, refrigerated ingredients that do not require baking.

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A somewhat small, round berry that is dark blue in color with a crowned opening at the opposite end of its stem.

A variety of sweet potato that has light colored skin and lavender flesh and is of Japanese and Chinese origin.

A large berry native to Europe, related to the currant berries. It is still very common in Europe, but is much less common in the United States.

A round or oval shaped fruit that is harvested from lower growing trees found in most of the temperate regions of the world.

A round or oval-shaped fruit that ranges in size from 3 to 5 inches in length, from its woody stem to its end, which can be pointed or round.

An oval shaped, bright yellow citrus fruit that is sought for its tart flavored, highly acidic juice and skin.

A tropical plant native to the Americas that is grown for its fleshy round tubers, which produce an edible starch after processing.

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