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A relative of the banana with very thick peel and much larger in size. The flesh is deeper yellow and may be eaten cooked unripe as one would eat a potato. When the peel turns black it is ripened and is very sweet. Short-stemmed herbs with spikes of tiny yellow-green flowers. An edible and medicinal…

A baked crust covered with tomato paste or puree, with or without diced tomatoes added, cheese, and other top-pings such as sausage (pepperoni), mushrooms, peppers, etc. The word pizza is often said to mean pie in Italian, probably because a pizza is pie-shaped and because its name happens to begin with the same two letters…

Round flat bread usually made from whole wheat flour that can be opened at one end to form a pocket for stuffing with sandwich fillings or salads.  

Food characterized by pleasantly pungent or sharp flavor. This particular flavor or aroma is characterized by its pleasantly sharp and stimulating nature, capable of tantalizing the senses with its pungency. Whether enjoyed as a spice in a savory dish or as an additive in a sweet dessert, this flavor profile has the ability to transform…

A dish of rice or cracked wheat. This culinary delight hails from the regions of the Orient, India, and the Middle East, featuring a sumptuous blend of rice and an assortment of meats and spices. Known by various monikers such as pilaf, pilaw, and pellao, this dish is a feast for the senses, tantalizing the…

A method of food preservation using vinegar or salt brine. A method of preserving and flavoring food in which the food is soaked in a solution of salt and vinegar.