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A condiment that can be made from any one of many different chile peppers, depending on the desired intensity and flavor.

A pork salami of Italian origin that is prepared by mixing meat from the legs of pork, the shoulders, or the throat and blending in seasonings such as pepper, galic and herbs.

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 small potato blend made from a mixture of ingredients that are formed into various shapes such as stars, baskets, crowns, roses, leaves, or uniquely shaped patties to be served as a garnish to accompany meats and poultry.

The process of cutting foods into fine or coarse cut pieces. Onions, carrots, sweet peppers, celery, tomatoes, and potatoes are all examples of foods that are coarsely chopped to be added to stews and chili.

An egg dish that blends the whites and yolks of eggs with milk and seasonings to be cooked in an open pan.

A French term meaning "four spices", which refers to a finely ground mixture which consists of several spices.

Grown in tropical regions, this is a variety of spice that is considerably larger than the traditional peppercorn and is actually a common spice known as "allspice" but referred to as a peppercorn in areas where it is grown.

An Asian seasoning that consists of a variety of spices mixed together to provide a very hot and spicy flavor as well as a distinctive aroma.

A grape varietal used in the production of white wine. Thought to have originated in the Loire and Bordeaux regions of France, it is also grown in the United States (primarily California), Italy, Australia, South America, Argentina, and Chile.

Most notably known as "Montepulciano". A grape varietal, used in the production of deep ruby red wines, originating in the Abruzo and Marche regions of Italy.

Most notably known as "Montepulciano". A grape varietal, used in the production of deep ruby red wines, originating in the Abruzo and Marche regions of Italy.

A grape varietal most notably known as Montepulciano, used in the production of deep ruby red wines, originating in the Abruzo and Marche regions of Italy.

Pronounced Mawn-teh-pool-chah-naw. A grape varietal, used in the production of deep ruby red wines, originating in the Abruzo and Marche regions of Italy.

An East Indian paste from the Madras region of India which is now referred to as Chennal. It is a blend of spices and other ingredients that is used to mix into food dishes in order to create a flavorful curry sauce.

A plant native to Mexico, growing low to the ground and bearing small tomatoes encased in papery husks that range in size from 1 to 2 inches in diameter.

A paste, originating from Thailand that is used to make sauce for seasoning a variety of meat, rice and vegetable dishes, which become "curried" food.

Small chunks of meat or fish that have been seasoned and/or marinated, put on a skewer or into a grilling basket and then grilled or broiled.

A spice produced from the unripened dried berries of an evergreen tree native to Caribbean regions. The berries, which are typically the size of a small pea, can be ground into a powder, which is the form that is the most popular in the United States.

A meat topping that is spread over a Ham prior to baking in order to enhance the flavor of the meat after it has finished baking and to help keep the Ham moist and tender in texture.