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A well-known French upside-down fruit tart that is traditionally made with apples. It is made by covering the bottom of a baking dish with sugar and butter, and then the apples are added.

Cream that is suitable for whipping has a milk fat content of at least 36 percent. When it is whipped by hand or with an electric mixer, it should double in volume to create a light frothy topping for a variety of desserts.

Refers to a German cheese torte in which fillings such as nuts, herbs, and salmon are alternated with layers of cheese.

Known as phyllo, filo or fillo, this product is a type of dough made with water and flour pressed into paper-thin sheets that become light and flaky when baked.

A rich, Italian wine to which brandy has been added to convert the sugar into a higher alcohol content.

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.

Native to Australia, this variety of nut is grown on Bunya pine trees. Covered by a hard fibrous shell, the meat of this nut is cream colored, chestnut-like texture, and tastes somewhat like a macadamia or pine nut.

A syrup, made from the seeds of a tart variety of pomegranate that is commonly used as a flavoring in Middle Eastern cooking.

A short-grain Italian rice that is excellent for the preparation of risotto, which is a creamy Italian rice dish.

A kitchen utensil used to make a hot or cold mousse. It is a circular shaped stainless steel or aluminum ring that is used to hold the rich, whipped ingredients that provide an airy texture to the dish being prepared.

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 nut that is starchier and less oily than other nuts, allowing it to be cooked in a number of ways, such as roasted, steamed or boiled.

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 fruit that is similar in appearance to a grape with a dark reddish colored skin and a flavor similar to a Concord grape.

A small, deep colored berry which has a tender texture, a sweet delicate taste and a pleasant aroma....

A confection made by mixing nuts with boiling sugar syrup and then dropping the mixture in nugget sized drops onto a butter surface, allowing to cool.

A wine fortified by adding grape alcohol partway through the fermentation. The wine is kept in oak for a relatively short time, then fortified and aged in bottles.

A flat, crisp, sweet cracker prepared with coarsely ground whole-wheat flour and honey. It is named after its creator, Rev.

A variety of coffee, grown in the Middle East, that provides a very strong flavor and aroma when brewed.