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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 small, heart-shaped, sweet chile pepper, which may be mild or spicy hot in flavor and somewhat bitter tasting.

An oval shaped, bright yellow citrus fruit that is sought for its tart flavored, highly acidic juice and skin.

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

A special kitchen tool that is used to shave bits or strands from the outer most layer of covering on citrus fruits such as lemons, limes or oranges.

An Asian root plant, also known as "Wasabia japonica" that grows both in fields or adjacent to water in cooler climates.

Refers to a method of slicing fruits, vegetables and meats into strips that resemble matchsticks. Julienne strips are usually no more than 1/8 inch (3mm) square, but can be cut to any length desired.

A tiny flat seed that was harvested initially for its nutty flavored oil used in cooking and later for its seed as a seasoning in foods.

The technique that uses a low heat to melt fat away from any connective tissues. The connective tissues (meat) that are separated from the fat turn brown and crispy to become what is known as lardons.

Traditionally, this term refers to a delicate dumpling made with ingredients of ground or minced meat, poultry, fish or vegetables, which has been seasoned and bound with a paste made with the use of breadcrumbs, eggs, egg yolks, fat, flour, rice or cream.

An Armenian flat bread or cracker bread that is traditionally made from a dough that is formed into a circle from 6 inches to 14 inches in diameter and baked.

A crisp vegetable, that is also classified as a herb, that grows as a greenish-white bulb containing tubular stalks topped with feathery leaves.

Crispy and brittle, this food item is a unique way to provide a small serving of oven baked cheese for a snack or an appetizer.

1. Working in the food industry, this title is given to a person who has an occupation that involves the preparation of foods.

A thin-skinned citrus fruit that is typically small in size with a flattened oval shape and a bright orange coloring.

food thickener, thickening agent, liason, beurre manie,

A thin-skinned citrus fruit that is typically small in size with a flattened oval shape and a bright orange coloring.

pomagranite, pomegranite, pomagranate, pomergranite, pomergranate, pomegrante, pomegrants,

A liquid sugar that is used for a flavoring both prior to the preparation of the food as well as after when the food is served.

Fillets of salmon that have been flavored with the smoke from burning aromatic hardwoods. The smoke from the smoldering wood gives the salmon a distinctive smoky flavor and a fine texture.