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A fruit growing on low bushes, referred to as a cherry or a tomato, that is a relative of the Mexican tomatillo but smaller in size and sweeter in flavor.

Shortened in length, the term Burger is used to describe a popular sandwich made from ground meats that are formed into a patty, cooked, and placed between two halves of a bun.

A type of cured dry sausage made from raw muscle meat of pork, beef, veal, chicken, or turkey, that is ground up and mixed with fat.

A traditional grilled sandwich that consists of ground meat made into a patty, cooked, topped with a slice of cheese, and placed between two halves of a bun to create this favorite international food.

A foodborne pathogen that causes illness from meats such as ground beef, roast beef, pork, chicken, and turkey, which has been improperly cooked.

Any ground or minced mixture of meat, fish, or vegetables that have been shaped into a round, flattened portion of food to be prepared for baking, grilling or frying.

A kitchen utensil designed to create meat patties that are consistent in shape, size and weight. A typical burger press is made from plastic or stainless steel and consists of a round container with a circular cover or "press" that can be forced downward against the ground meat to form it into a patty shape.

Often used by those who make their own meat ingredients for sausages or meat dishes, Meat Grinders are a common utensil for grinding a variety of ingredients that may include seasonings desired for personal tastes in the foods being prepared.

French in origin, this term refers to meat that has been rolled into a circular shape and filled with a stuffing of ingredients that enhance the flavor of the meat being prepared.

A highly prized and rare mushroom (fungus), that grows underground near the roots of trees. Most varieties of truffles that are considered edible are found 2 to 3 inches below the surface of the ground, but can be found as deep as 10 to 15 inches down.

A porous but hard material that is approximately 90% carbon content. Charcoal is produced using an oxygen-free process that heats natural wood in order to remove the air and water and to create a carbon product that will burn significantly longer than wood.

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 wide range of woods are suitable for use in a grill. Hardwoods are much better than softwoods because hardwoods burn longer and provide more heat.

A soft to semi-soft food product which is actually soybean curd and commonly referred to as bean curd.