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A tuber vegetable originating from Central America that is typically referred to as either a Sweet Potato or yam in the U.S.

A very sweet, thick fluid produced by honeybees from flower nectar. It is a natural sweetener that is used in many food dishes to increase the intensity of the flavor desired for the food.

A rich, Italian wine to which brandy has been added to convert the sugar into a higher alcohol content.

Varieties of potatoes that are harvested in the early stages of its growth, before it matures, in order to keep it small and tender.

A small, narrow potato (generally 2 to 4 inches in length) that is actually a very young tuber. The potato has a finger-like appearance and a firm texture that varies from moist to dry, with a flavor that ranges from a mildly sweet to rich and nutty.

A sheep's milk cheese from the Basque region of France that is made in the Benedictine Monastery that is the Abbaye de Notre Dame de Bellocq.

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 group of traditional Mexican pastes that are made into sauces that range in flavor from delicately spicy to very rich and spicy.

A mild, sweet flavored, large pepper, which is one of the most common varieties of peppers grown. Distinguished from spicy types of peppers with its sweet taste, the bell pepper is green when it begins to grow and then, depending on variety, turns red, yellow, orange, purple, white, or brown as it ripens and matures.

A type of condiment that is somewhat similar to the Chile Sauces produced in countries such as Mexico and the U.S.

Popular with many consumers who enjoy fried foods, this appetizer is a common menu item in the U.S. as well as regions throughout the world.

A type of seasoning made from fermented or germinated soybeans that is used to flavor a variety of Asian foods.

A name used to refer to different varieties of white potatoes. Potatoes were a major crop in Ireland and were brought to New England by the Irish immigrants in the beginning of the 18th century.