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A cultured milk beverage, which originated in a mountainous region of Eastern Europe and western Asia known as the Caucasus.

The Magdeburg variety and several other varieties of chicory grow very large roots that can be used as substitutes or additives, providing body and aroma, for a coffee beverage.

A fish classification, including species such as trout, bass, cod, pike, snapper and salmon, which has a backbone along its upper body with a fillet located on both sides.

A corm or fleshy bulb that forms at the base of a plant known as the trapa natan, which is grown in streams and bodies of water.

A chemical compound, known as an ester, that is created as an alcohol and an acid compound react together, forming a triglyceride.

puree, pureed,

A saltwater fish that has flaky white flesh when cooked and a mild flavor. It is one of the varieties of flatfish that are characterized by their flat oval bodies, horizontal swimming style, and eyes that are on one side of their head.

A carbohydrate contained in plant foods such as fruits, legumes, vegetables, and whole grains that cannot be broken down by digested enzymes when they are eaten so they cannot be fully digested.

Solid substance present in wine that can be recovered after the evaporation of water and alcohol. The higher quantity of these solid substances results in wine higher in body.

A saltwater fish that is a member of the cod family and sometimes referred to as bigeye pollock or walleye pollock.

When working with hot chile peppers use caution not to place hands or fingers around the eyes, mouth or other areas of the body that may be painfully affected by the capsaicin substance contained within the chiles that easily rubs off onto the hands.

One of the two marine groups into which shellfish are categorized. A second group is crustaceans. Mollusks are characterized by having a hard shell that consists of one or two pieces which contains a soft body.

A fish with delicious, mildly flavored meat that is native to Europe. The excellent flavor and texture of the John Dory are in direct opposition to its appearance.

A substance found in numerous foods, which acts as an antioxidant, helping to diminish and repair damage to cells and tissues.

Made from substances contained in a wild Asian kuzu plant, this variety of noodle looks similar to rice sticks or rice vermicelli that is translucent in appearance.

A kitchen utensil that is basically a large, thick stainless steel needle which is used to tie loose parts of meat or poultry together with a trussing string.

A carbohydrate contained in plant foods such as fruits, legumes, vegetables, and whole grains that cannot be fully digested.

A plant from the parsley family with feathery green leaves sprouting from the top of the root and an orange root that can be eaten raw or cooked.

A freshwater fish that catagorized as cyprinds, a fish species that range in size from only inches in length to larger varieties that may be over 48 inches in length.

To tie meat or poultry with a string, which may be woven through the bird parts by using a needle threaded with the string, in order to create a more compact shape to the food being prepared.