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A root vegetable, native to the Mediterranean that closely resembles a parsnip, but has a pale white color rather than creamy yellow.

A dessert made by spreading jam or jelly on a thin layer of sponge cake which is then rolled up into a log shape.

A flowering plant with buds, flowers, leaves, and stems that are edible. The leaves and stems have a peppery flavor and can be added to salads and sandwiches.

A root vegetable related to the turnip and horseradish family, with a crisp texture and a peppery hot flavor.

The sperm from the male fish is known as milt or soft roe. Its texture is creamy, not grainy like that of hard roe (eggs of female fish).

Also referred to as a milk frother this hand-held device is used to aggitate liquids into an airy mixture of bubbles and foam.

An appetizer dip or spread that is common for use with Lebanese foods. Made from a mixture of walnuts, red sweet peppers, breadcrumbs, olive oil, and pomegranate juice, this appetizer is often served with flat breads or some crumb breads such as pita bread that is warmed or toasted.

A food common to Greek kitchens that is similar to a vegetable wrap or pocket sandwich. The Manitaropita consists of filo dough formed into a triangular shape that is filled with mushrooms and cheese, which is traditionally a kefalograviera cheese.

A kitchen utensil or tableware item that is used to hold coarse salt for coating the rim of margarita glasses prior to serving.

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.

1) A green leafed vegetable or cooking green, often used in Italian cooking, that is related to both the broccoli and turnip family of vegetables.

A type of cherry that has been colored red or green and is soaked in flavored sugar syrup. Maraschino cherries are available as either a bright red cherry that has an almond flavor or a bright green cherry with mint flavoring.

A type of lemon that does not have the exceptionally tart flavor of standard lemons. Meyer lemons are typically considered to be sweeter in both flavor and aroma, providing a taste mildly similar to a tangerine.

A Japanese food dish that consists of tofu, a soybean based food, that is deep-fried in oil and served with a dipping sauce that combines soy sauce and mirin.

A French term that means "made of rags", which is similar to the appearance of the food derived from this term.

A green leafed vegetable or cooking green, often used in Italian cooking, that is related to both the broccoli and turnip family of vegetables.

A variety of tomato that is usually an inch or less in diameter, has a bright red or yellow color, and a sweet tomato flavor.

A German artisan-style sausage that is available as a short plump light colored sausage or a longer, half round darker colored version.

A fresh Mexican cheese, made from cow, sheep or goat's milk, that has a soft, crumbly texture. White in color, this cheese has a slightly salty, yet mild smooth flavor with a somewhat acidic aftertaste.

The small, ivory colored seed found inside the pine cone of several varieties of pine trees. There are two main types: 1) the Mediterranean or Italian pine nut, which has a sweet, delicate flavor and; 2) the Chinese pine nut, which has a pungent pine flavor that can become overpowering.