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A pear-shaped, summer squash, which is grown in warmer and more tropical climates such as the Caribbean or Mexico.

A family of small oblong squash that may have a green or yellow skin and contain a firm inner flesh that provides a delicately mild flavor when served raw or cooked.

Cooking greens from the mustard plant that are grown in both red and green varieties. This green provides a peppery flavor to assorted cooked dishes or when eaten raw.

1. A basic Asian cooking method that generally uses a wok for the cooking, but also can be prepared in a frying pan.

A large "cooking banana" that is flatter and longer than the common Cavendish banana. With a firm texture and a mild flavor, similar to a squash, the flesh of this banana contains less sugar but more starch than other varieties.

A tall flowering plant related to the thistle family of plants that is native to Mediterranean regions and now grown in a variety of locations throughout the world.

1. A type of design or pattern that can be produced on many different types of foods. Scallop cuts can be created with knives, manually by hand or with the use of scallop cutters that make the cut by stamping out the scallop formed in the cutter.

A plant from the parsley family with feathery green leaves sprouting from the top of the root and an orange root that can be eaten raw or cooked.

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

(Scientific Name: Craterellus fallax) A tender and somewhat fragile funnel or horn-shaped mushroom more commonly known as, “Horn of Plenty” (Craterellus cornucopioides).

Grapeseed oil is a byproduct of the winemaking industry. The majority of oil extracted from grape seeds is produced in France, Switzerland, and Italy, but there are also a few producers in the United States.

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 product common in Asia and very popular in Japan that consists of fresh green soybeans picked while they are still young.

A flavorful, starchy tuber that can range in shape from a small and kidney-shaped variety to a larger barrel shaped root, similar to a sweet potato.

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.

Generally considered to be a salad green, chicory is a relative of the endive family of greens, known as Cichorium.

A tuber which is common in Asia, Africa, and many tropical countries, that can range in size from several ounces to over 50 pounds.

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

A bottle that is typically formed in a manner, such as tall and narrow, for use in conveniently holding and dispensing olive oil.

Generally considered to be a flavoring or condiment that is used for enhancing the taste of other foods.