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A serving utensil that consists of a large round flat plate positioned on top of a pedestal with a base in order to elevate and display the food being served above the surrounding elements.

A condiment made basically from pureed apples combined with sugar, cinnamon, and vinegar. It is used as a spread for muffins, bagels, toast, crackers, and cheese sandwiches, as a topping to be added to desserts, or as an ingredient to be used in making a variety of cakes, pies, and pastries.

A potato pancake, common in German homes, that is very similar to the American version of hash brown potatoes.

A hard, unrefined brown cane sugar that is most common in Mexican regions as either a light colored variety known as blanco, or as a darker variety, known as oscuro.

A potato dish originating from Switzerland that is traditionally made with boiled potatoes that are grated and fried.

A tomato that is picked before it matures into a pink or red colored vegetable. The larger varieties are generally picked when the skin displays only a slight amount of pinkish tint, which is considered to be a mature stage for this tomato.

A custard type sauce made from a basic mixture of cream or milk, eggs, sugar and vanilla flavoring. Some recipes may call for other ingredients, such as butter or a thickening agent such as flour or cornstarch.

A thick, clear, gelatin-like substance made from fruit juice, sugar, and the thickener pectin, which are cooked together to reduce the liquid content, concentrate the flavor, and thicken the mixture.

A richly flavored chocolate icing or filling made from chocolate and cream blended together over low heat until the chocolate has melted and can be mixed with the cream.

A Jewish term used in reference to food that is made without animal or dairy products. Kosher diet does not allow animal foods and dairy foods to be eaten together at the same meal.

A variety of cookware used for all types of food preparation, such as boiling, frying, sautéing, baking, broiling, and roasting of foods.

A sweet, cylindrical shaped, yeast bread that is a traditional Italian bread served for holidays. Translated to mean "big bread," it is a bead that has a light, delicate texture spiced with raisins, candied fruit and nuts.

A type of unripened cheese with a smooth texture and a sweet tangy flavor that is produced from milk and/or cream.

An liqueur made from the extract of almonds and/or apricots, giving it a distinctively sweet, almond flavor.

Parchment cones are used for decorating with small amounts of frosting. They are used to apply lettering, small designs, and for touching up areas.

An old-fashioned tan-colored confection made with brown sugar, milk, butter, and vanilla. The ingredients are cooked in a saucepan and are stirred constantly until heated to the soft ball stage.

A metal utensil that is built with a top and bottom plate used to compress or flatten tortilla dough in preparation for baking.

A pastry originating in Spain, that is basically fried dough extruded through a fluted tube, resulting in a star shaped stick that is cut to a desired length.

A Chinese term used to refer to various small bite-sized foods served in small quantities (3 to 4) to be eaten as appetizers or snacks.

A flat pan with straight sides that are ¾” or taller, which is used for baking food in the oven. There are many sizes and depths available, but the most common sizes is 9 x 13 x 2 inches.