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A variety of summer squash with a dark green skin covering an off-white flesh. It is much like a cucumber in size and shape.

A family of small oblong squash that may have a green or yellow skin and contain a firm inner flesh that provides a delicately mild flavor when served raw or cooked.

Used as a spice, a green peppercorn is an under ripe peppercorn berry which is available whole or preserved in a brine and packed in jars.

The fruits of various members of the gourd family, which fall into two classifications, summer squash and winter squash.

A leafy, green herb that is a member of the mint family of plants. Providing an intense but sweet and subtle flavor, Basil is a very common ingredient used in Mediterranean cooking.

Translated as ''before the meal'' in Italian, this term refers to an appetizer course served prior to an Italian meal.

A type of thick soup that is a specialty of the Tuscany region of Italy. Traditionally, ribollita (which is Italian for “twice boiled”), was basically leftover minestrone soup that was reheated (or re-boiled, hence the name ribollita); however, chunks of crusty bread were added to the leftover soup before it was served.

A name given to an Italian soup that is often served for holidays or events, but is not actually a soup served specifically for weddings.

Summer squash are a soft-shelled vegetable with thin edible skins and seeds. With a tender flesh that requires only a short amount of cooking time, summer squash are very low in calories, high in vitamin C and high in fiber.

1. Cucumbers that have been preserved in vinegar brine, along with pickling spices, such as fresh dill.

An aromatic, spicy herb that is native to the Mediterranean regions and Asia, which is also grown throughout the world.

A cheese that was traditionally made with sheep or goat's milk, but today is most often made with cow's milk.

The Italian word for "soup". Zuppa specifically refers to a type of soup for which the main ingredients are vegetables common to the country.

A group of flowering plants that are most often used to garnish or enhance the appearance and flavor of various foods.

A round to pear-shaped fruit with a dark green skin harvested from trees that are grown in semi-tropical regions, such as Africa, Austrailia, Carribbean, Indonesia, Israel, Peru, Spain, South America, and the U.