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A tomato that has been sliced or cut in half and then dried in the sun (or in an oven). Drying the tomato gives it an intense, sweet flavor, that may also be somewhat tart, and a very chewy texture if completely dried and not marinated in oil.

A Chinese food consisting of small dumplings filled with various ingredients that may include meats, seafood, vegetables, cheeses, and seasonings.

(Scientific Name: Pleurotus eryngii) A variety of mushroom that grows in clusters and develops a trumpet-like shape.

(Scientific Name: Pleurotus eryngii) A variety of mushroom that grows in clusters developing a trumpet-like shape and appearance as a wild or cultivated mushroom.

A flavoring ingredient that can be added to a mixture of seafood, pasta, veal, chicken, and turkey dishes.

A liquid or sauce made with ingredients, such as fruits or vegetables, that have typically been puréed and strained to create a thick sauce-like consistency.

In plant families, the tomato is classified as a fruit (berry), but when eaten it resembles a vegetable, which it is most often considered to be.

A kitchen utensil that is used to strain liquids such as boiling water or to sift dry ingredients, such as flour or powdered sugar.

A dish that consists of a variety of ingredients which generally have some type of dressing mixed with the greens.

A term that is used to refer to a group of spices used for seasonings or a group of vegetables that may be sweet, bland or spicy.

A traditional Italian tomato sauce that combines crushed tomatoes, garlic and a variety of other ingredients, such as onions, basil or parsley, oregano, and olive oil into a sauce that is well seasoned.

Made from the juices of roasted meats, this is an ingredient that is often added to foods in order to deepen the flavor of the foods being prepared.

A food served as both an appetizer and main meal. It is made with a combination of raw fish, vegetables (such as tomatoes, bell peppers, cilantro, green onions, and white onions) and marinated in a base of citrus juices with seasonings.

Wine vinegar blended with raspberry juice for a flavor that has the sweetness of berries, yet is mildly acidic.

A type of seasoning or cooking oil that uses the tea seeds harvested from the tea plant (Camilla sinensis), cold-pressing them to produce the oil.

A method used to identify a variety of information regarding the contents of a package, bottle, carton, container or bag of food, such as ingredients, weight or nutritional information.

A traditional dish originating in Eastern Europe that has the appearance of a small pie and is most often served as a side dish, but also as a main dish.

A fresh Italian link sausage made from ground pork and pork cut into very small pieces that are mixed with fat and then highly seasoned with herbs and spices.

The Italian name given to any fresh, medium aged or matured cheeses made from sheep's milk, unless classifed otherwise since some Pecorino Toscano cheeses may also be made with a combination of sheep and cow's milk.

A Mediterranean plant, with green, multiple-lobed leaves, belonging to the mustard family and commonly used as a salad green.