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A variety of rice that provides a natural aroma when cooked and a flavor that may taste somewhat like roasted nuts or popcorn.

A sweet dessert pastry that originated in Greece and other Eastern Mediterranean countries. It is made with layers of phyllo (filo) pastry, nuts, and spices and is soaked with honey and lemon syrup.

Any parts of any plant that are edible but do not develop from a flower. The edible parts of a plant could include seeds, nuts, fruit, roots, tubers, bulbs, leaves, or stems.

Flour that is ground from substances other than wheat. Non-wheat flours are ground from seeds, roots and tubers, nuts, legumes and other grains.

A snack food or a food topping similar to breading that is common in India. Most often Chevdo will consist of prepared bits of rice, beans and nuts however, other recipes for this food may include other ingredients such as corn, crushed ginger or ginger powder, bits of a chile pepper(Jalapeno)or chili powder, Rice Crispies, Cornflakes, mustard seeds, and salt.

Created to score and cut the hard shells of chestnuts to release pressure during the roasting of chestnuts.

Made in the shape of a wide-walled pan or a skillet, this roasting utensil is designed specifically for heating the large, brown shell variety of chestnuts over a stove or heat source such as fire, gas or hot coals.

A small seed harvested from the several varieties of palm trees, such as the Chilean Wine palm or the Quito palm.

A dessert made with baked fruit that combines a variety of ingredients, which include butter, flour, and cinnamon.

A spicy, rich Mexican Mole sauce, also known as red Mole, which is a mixture of onion, garlic, chile peppers (commonly pasilla and ancho), ground nuts or sesame seeds, toasted bread, spices, sunflower or soybean oils, sugar, and occasionally a small amount of sweet chocolate.

An organic compound that is found naturally in various foods and plants such as cocoa beans (coffee and chocolate or chocolate milk products), tea leaves (teas), and kola nuts.

Flour that does not contain gluten, which is a protein found in some types of flour milled from various grains, seeds, legumes, tubers, and nuts.

A traditional Greek dish of rolled grape or cabbage leaves that have been stuffed with a variety of ingredients including chopped meat (beef or lamb), rice, pine nuts, onions, and seasonings.

A large, flat type of roll prepared with a rich, flaky pastry of sweet, yeast-leavened dough. The roll is often filled with fruit, preserves, nuts, or cheese and is a popular breakfast item.

An hors d'oeuvre made with spreadable cheese that is blended or covered with a variety of other ingredients to enhance the flavor of the cheese.

A quick bread made from mashed bananas mixed with eggs, flour, sugar, lemon juice, shortening, and baking powder.

A non-dairy liquid made from almonds that have been ground and blanched before being placed in hot water for 4 to 8 hours so the almonds become laden with moisture.

A spreadable processed cheese that is produced in France. Similar to other processed cheeses made by combining natural cheese with emulsifiers, stabilizers and vegetable-based gums, Gourmandise Cheese is a smooth and creamy cheese that may be seasoned with flavorings and/or nuts such as Kirsch liqueur, cherry juice or bits of walnuts.

Refers to the final course of a meal. In the United States, dessert usually consists of a sweet dish such as cake, pastry, or ice cream.

A sweet quick bread usually prepared with all-purpose flour and flavored with pumpkin and a variety of spices including, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.