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A rich creamy paste, made from sesame seeds and sesame oil, which is used to enrich the flavor and texture of many Middle Eastern sweet and savory dishes.

The Italian word for "soup". Zuppa specifically refers to a type of soup for which the main ingredients are vegetables common to the country.

A step in the curing process prior to curing that involves a "wet" or "dry" process used to preserve foods such as ham, fish, cheese, sausage, and vegetables.

The delicate spiraling vines (shoots) and uppermost leaves of a young pea plant. Tender in texture, the shoots provide a sweet flavor that is a cross between the taste of peas and spinach with a hint of watercress.

The floral bud of a spiny shrub, native to Mediterranean regions, which is harvested as an unopened bud in various sizes as it grows on the bush.

Also referred to as city hams, brine-cured hams are cuts from the hind leg of a hog. The hams are cured by soaking or injecting the meat with a brining solution.

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

Most often, this condiment is a traditional relish used to flavor food dishes in India where pickles so frequently are served during meals.

Harvested from the waters around the Mediterranean, this species of fish has a shiny silver skin that is consistent in color throughout its body.

A type of dried meat that is processed in long strips and preserved for consumption in South Africa....

Beginning as a common type of porridge during early British times Burgoo was made from oats, but has changed over the years as different ingredients created different versions of the original recipe.

A grain used to produce a porridge that may become a breakfast cereal or a rice pudding, depending on the country.

(Scientific Name: Marasmius oreades) Named for the manner in which it grows in open fields and meadows, this variety of mushroom emerges in clusters that form the shape of an irregular circle or "ring" that may be 8 to 15 feet in diameter.

Made as a relish item, Watermelon Rind is a common food that is served as a snack, an appetizer, or an item placed on relish trays.

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

Any of a variety of savory toppings and mixtures of ingredients that enhance the flavor of the pasta dish being served.

A condiment that may be a Chinese inspired pickled relish, which is often served on meats and breads or served as an Asian syrup condiment for baked goods.

A processed type of cheese that is semi-soft and elastic textured. It is made into a round dowel-like rod that may be slightly wavy in appearance.

A beverage common in India that is made from yogurt and served plain or flavored. This drink is often served as a coolant which becomes a means to soften the hot and spicy aftertaste of many curry dishes served in Indian regions.

Traditional cracker bread common in India that is most often served as a complement to a main dish, but also used as a snack or appetizer to be topped with chutney, various dips or salsas.