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A type of crisphead lettuce that has crisp, light green leaves that are formed into a densely packed head.

An oil, made from the seeds of safflowers, which is clear and mostly flavorless. It is high in polyunsaturated fats and is a popular oil to use in salad dressings, because it does not solidify when chilled.

A small, magenta-colored berry harvested from low growing shrubs that are commonly found in Great Britain and northern Europe.

A type of vinegar that has been produced by soaking herbs in the solution in order to absorb the flavor of the selected herbs.

A simple dressing made from a mixture of mayonnaise and ketchup, but can also be made up of a more complex mixture of mayonnaise, chile sauce, pimiento, chives and other various herbs.

Cottonseed oil is pressed from the seeds of the cotton plant. It is almost always blended with other oils for the creation of various vegetable oils and it is also used in the manufacture of margarine, salad dressings, and commercially prepared fried products.

Wheat germ oil is obtained from the embryo of the wheat kernel. It is a rich source of vitamin E and is often used as a health supplement.

Produced from a plum, this red colored seasoning is made from the juices created by the pickling of ume plums.

A long, boat shaped pasta that is oval shaped with ragged or scalloped edges. Similar to cavatelli pasta, cicatelli is longer in length with a more twisted shape.

A type of edible food oil, also known as soy oil or soya oil, which is processed from soybeans. It is one of the most widely used oils for food preparation and processing.

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

Pumpkin seed oil, which is dark, opaque, and has a thick consistency, is obtained from roasted pumpkin seeds.

Attributed to early Roman times, this sauce, which was more commonly referred to as "Sauce Gribiche", was made as a condiment or dressing for salad greens, fish, poultry, and eggs....

Common in Japan, this variety of plum is very popular for it health benefits. The ume plum is a fruit that is harvested when it is green before it ripens to be used as a pickled condiment, which is referred to as umeboshi.

A golden colored oil with a citrus aroma that is produced from the skin of the lemon. As edible oil, it is commonly used as a dressing for salad oils or as a food ingredient.

A type of oil that is less expensive and not quite as flavorful as higher grades, making it very suitable as cooking oil for fried foods.

Types of vinegar that are produced from fermented ingredients such as grapes or rice. There are many varieties of red and white wine vinegars and the quality and flavor vary widely between brands, depending on the quality of the ingredients and the process for aging.

A preparation generally made with fruit and/or vegetables, vinegar, herbs, and spices that provides a sweet and sour taste with flavors ranging from mild to very hot and spicy.

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 small flat, round bladed utensil that is serrated on one side and smooth on the other, appearing somewhat like a round spatula.