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A tropical root vegetable, grown as a shrub in temperate zones of Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and South America, that is harvested for its root and leaves.

A garnish, prepared traditionally with chopped parsley, lemon peel (zest), and minced garlic, which is added to many meat, fish and vegetable dishes to provide a fresh, clean flavor.

A broad leafed green plant, related to kale that is used as an ingredient in green salads, or as a vegetable to be served for a cooked vegetable dish, or combined and with other ingredients to be stir fried and served as part of a main dish.

A root vegetable that is typically referred to by either of two names, white Salsify or black Salsify.

A seasoning that contains pepper, lemon peel granules, salt, sugar and other spices. It gives lemon and pepper flavoring to the food on which it is applied.

An edible tuber originating from Asia and introduced into Europe in the late 1800's. This vegetable has a swirled bulb-like shape that is approximately 3 inches in length and 1/2 to an inch in diameter.

A vegetable, which belongs to the lily family of plants, that is grown for its edible bulb, which most often serves to flavor a variety of foods.

A water mixture that has been made acidic by combining lemon juice, lime juice, vinegar, or wine with water.

The most popular tuber vegetable in the world, which is available in hundreds of varieties. Some varieties are better for specific purposes than others, such as red potatoes, which are best for boiling, and russets, which are best for frying and baking.

A spicy Mexican dish consisting of various ingredients, such as ground meat, beans, ripe olives, vegetables and seasoning, wrapped in cornmeal dough.

A pear-shaped, summer squash, which is grown in warmer and more tropical climates such as the Caribbean or Mexico.

A variety of cheeses generally made from cow, goat or sheep's milk that are all classified under the Romano name.

A long, cylinder shaped vegetable of the gourd family that has rounded ends and grows on a creeping type of plant.

Considered to be a type of utility knife that is used for many of the same tasks as the traditional paring knife.

In plant families, the tomato is classified as a fruit (berry), but when eaten it resembles a vegetable, which it is most often considered to be.

1. To heat a liquid, generally referring to milk, to just below the boiling point. It should be heated just until tiny bubbles begin to form at the very edges.

A semi-hard to hard well-known Italian cheese made from partially skimmed cow's milk processed during the spring, summer or fall.

A traditional Italian onion with a flat oval shape that ranges in size from 1 to 3 inches in diameter.

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

A special kitchen tool that is used to shave bits or strands from the outer most layer of covering on citrus fruits such as lemons, limes or oranges.