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A baked dish originating in Italy, which consists of a flat, round, crispy leavened dough covered with a layer of sauce and a layer of one or more toppings, such as meat, seafood, vegetables, and fruit, which is often topped with a layer of cheese.

The white fleshy layer on citrus fruit that lies between the peel and the flesh. The pith has a somewhat bitter flavor.

Also spelled "pitaya". One variety grown in the American tropics on a climbing cactus is an egg shaped, bright pink or red-skinned fruit, which measures more than 3 inches long.

1. The seed or stone in the middle of various foods such as olives, peaches, cherries, apricots, avocados, and plums.

A delicately flavored dry cured ham, originating in Italy and made from the meat on the hindquarters of hogs.

Translated as "spring style" in Italian, pasta primavera, linguini primavera and other similar dishes use seasonal or fresh vegetables in a raw or blanched form as one of the main ingredients to garnish the prepared dish.

A term meaning sharp flavored, spicy or sour in taste.

To squeeze a pastry bag in order to force frosting or other paste-like mixtures through the tip of the bag for the purpose of decorating or creating special shapes.

A tropical fruit that has a yellow flesh and a prickly peel that has a diamond shaped pattern to it....

Refers to an amount too small to measure, generally 1/16 of a teaspoon or less. Called a pinch because it is small enough to hold between your thumb and forefinger.

1. Cucumbers that have been preserved in vinegar brine, along with pickling spices, such as fresh dill.

A savory rice dish in which the rice is browned in oil or butter before it is cooked in liquid. It is cooked in just enough liquid so that all of the liquid is absorbed.

A fresh water fish that is a member of the pike family of fish. It is the smallest of the pike family, ranging from two to three pounds.

A fresh water fish that is found in the Great Lakes and other large lakes in the upper United States and Canada.

A food dish that has a crust as the base, which holds fillings such as fruit, pudding, ice cream, meat, and vegetables.

A tomato-based Mexican sauce made up of tomatoes, chile peppers, and onions. It is a sauce that is very similar to salsa, except thinner and smoother in consistency, not as chunky.

A popular game bird in North America, Asia and Europe that is prized for its flavorful white meat. The male, called a cock, has brilliantly colored plumage and generally weighs in a range of 3 to 4 pounds when ready to prepare.

An herb-based sauce originating in Italy that is typically made with basil, parsley, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, and parmesan or romano cheese.

A mixture of chopped parsley and garlic, which is used to season or garnish dishes. The mixture is generally added just before cooking is complete.

A sauce that is dark brown in color and is flavored with truffles, and Madeira, which is a sweet wine.