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Ham meat or a mixture of ham and pork shoulder meat that is cured and then cooked with water, spices and other ingredients.

A type of corn that is often considered to be a vegetable rather than a grain because it is most often eaten fresh like a vegetable.

A Belgian stew that is prepared with fish, vegetables, and seasonings that are blended into a rich sauce of cream, butter, and egg yolks.

Italian pasta dishes that are served with a sauce (Carbonara sauce) made with cream, eggs, Parmesan cheese, small pieces of bacon and vegetables, such as peas.

Traditionally, this food item referred to fresh or pickled vegetables that were prepared by thinly slicing them into strips and stick shapes to be served as an hors d'oeuvre.

A mixture of ingredients that complements other foods such as raw vegetables, chips, or toast, which are dipped into it.

A white or yellow-toned, soft, fatty substance obtained from the churning of milk or cream, allowing the butter to separate from the liquid.

Long, thin and narrow, this variety of vegetable is a common type of cucumber grown for the digestive qualities it contains.

A root vegetable related to the turnip and horseradish family, with a sooty dull black exterior that covers a white, crisp inner flesh providing a peppery hot flavor.

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 leafy vegetable with curly leaves that have spiked edges, which form a loose-headed green. Frisée is basically the smaller version of curly endive and may be commonly referred to as baby curly endive.

Occasionally referred to as parisienne sauce, allemande sauce is made by combining cream cheese, oil, lemon juice, and chervil.

Often referred to as allemande sauce, this sauce is made by combining cream cheese, oil, lemon juice and chervil.

A thick soup that may be prepared with a cream or water base cooked in a chicken or seafood broth. Smooth and rich in taste, a Bisque is made with pureed ingredients however, this soup will often contain small bits of the foods used to flavor the soup such as seafood or vegetables.

A food, commonly served in Hispanic kitchens that is similar to a burrito. A corn tortilla is used as a food wrap to hold contents such as shredded beef, poultry, pork, fish, vegetables, or other ingredients seasoned with spices, and then baked, broiled, or deep fried into a crispy texture.

A small puff pastry, commonly served as an appetizer or dessert, that is sliced in half to hold various fillings that could be sweet or meat or cheese-based.

A large round root vegetable related to the turnip and horseradish family, with a crisp texture and a mild to sweet peppery flavor.

A large round root vegetable related to the turnip and horseradish family, with a crisp texture and a mild to sweet peppery flavor.

An early winter squash that combines a sweet dumpling with an acorn squash to produce a small acorn shaped vegetable.

A type of soup, which is native to Russia, in which beets are the main ingredient. It may also contain various vegetables and meats and can be served hot or cold.