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A cooking fat, which is basically flavorless, that is produced from vegetable oils. Through a manufacturing procedure known as hydrogenation, shortening is produced from oil and chemically transformed into a solid.

A type of condiment considered to be a pickled relish that is most often served as a dipping sauce, a sandwich spread, or a topping for various grilled and roasted meats, such as hamburgers, wieners, sausages, brats, and other similar foods.

A high covered roasting pans that is oval shaped with deep sides and a large domed cover. It generally has a flat rack included on the bottom of the pan.

A product common in Asia and very popular in Japan that consists of fresh green soybeans picked while they are still young.

A by-product of soybean oil, this high protein food substitute is produced from a dough containing soy flour that has been processed to remove the fats contained in the soy substance.

A preparation technique, used primarily for vegetables, that "shocks" the food item by exposing it to ice water after the food item has been blanched.

The process of cutting food in a specific way to assist with the preparation of the item. When vegetables such as beans, peppers or potatoes are cut into long thin strips, the preparation process refers to the vegetables as being "frenched".

A term originally used to describe a dish from the southern U.S. with an assortment of cooked vegetables consisting primarily of corn kernels, beans (most often lima beans) and red or green peppers.

A preparation technique, used primarily for vegetables, that "shocks" the food item by exposing it to ice water after the food item has been blanched.

A traditional Italian soup that filled with vegetables and pasta which are cooked in a hearty vegetable broth.

A traditional Chinese clay pot that is used to cook beans, chickpeas and vegetables. The sand pot is round with a course textured exterior.

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

A food that is made from a combination of hearty ingredients that are mixed together in a savory broth.

A baked or fried dough that is generally stuffed with savory ingredients such as potatoes, cheese, meats, vegetables, rice, and beans.

A French term used to describe groups of vegetables that are typically placed on a platter and arranged around the item being served as the main dish, such as meat, poultry or fish.

A commercial spray product, which contains very little fat, that is used to give cooking and baking surfaces a nonstick coating.

A Mexican sandwich, which became popular after WWII. The Torta sandwich most often contains meat garnished with mashed avocado, a sandwich spread made of black beans or refried beans, pickled jalapenos, lettuce, tomato, and an onion.

A condiment that may be a Chinese inspired pickled relish, which is often served on meats and breads or served as an Asian syrup condiment for baked goods.

A traditional Italian vegetable soup originating from the Tuscan region of Italy. Translated, Acqua Cotta means cooked water.

Cocoa butter is a cream colored vegetable fat that is obtained from cocoa beans, usually as a byproduct during the production of chocolate and cocoa powder.