Glossary of Terms

Question 1

Momo

Answer 1

Dumpling native to Nepal. Similar to the Japanese gyoza.

Question 2

Taquitos

Answer 2

Small rolled-up tortilla and some filling (beef, cheese, or chicken). Crisp fried

Question 3

Hummus

Answer 3

Dip made from mashed chickpeas or beans, blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic.

Question 4

Tabbouleh

Answer 4

Vegetarian dish made of tomatoes, parsley, mint, bulgar, and onion.

We use Quinoa to keep it GF.

Question 5

Pita

Answer 5

Soft, slightly leavened flatbread

Question 6

Tapenade

Answer 6

Provençal dish consisting of puréed or chopped olives, capers, anchovies and olive oil.

Question 7

Jicama

Answer 7

Mexican yam bean

Question 8

Trufle

Answer 8

Fruiting body of a subterranean Ascomycete fungus.

Question 9

Falafel

Answer 9

Deep fried ball or patty made from ground chickpeas or fava beans.

Question 10

Mornay Sauce

Answer 10

Béchamel sauce with shredded Gruyère cheese and egg yolk added.

Question 11

Salsa

Answer 11

Spanish term for sauce. Tomato based dip

Question 12

Vinaigrette

Answer 12

Emulsion of vinegar and form of oil sometimes flavored with herbs spices and etc. Salad dressing or cold sauce or marinade.

Question 13

Pico de Gallo

Answer 13

chopped tomato, onion, cilantro, serranos, salt and lime juice

Question 14

Steam Bun

Answer 14

Filled bun or bread like dumpling

Question 15

Aioli

Answer 15

Provençal sauce of garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and egg yolk. Room temp.

Question 16

Braised

Answer 16

Combination cooking method that uses both moist and dry heats. Seared at high temp then covered pot in liquid.

Question 17

Frito

Answer 17

Cooked in oil

Question 18

Fattoush

Answer 18

Levantine bread salad made from pieces of Arabic flat bread and mixed greens

Question 19

Ahi Tuna

Answer 19

Yellowfin tuna found in tropical or subtropical waters

Question 20

Poke

Answer 20

Traditional Hawaiian dish made from raw yellowfin cut seasoned and mixed with other ingredients.

Question 21

Macadamia

Answer 21

Genus of four species of trees indigenous to Australia

Question 22

Linguini

Answer 22

Pasta similar to fettuccine but elliptical in section rather than flat.

Question 23

Fried Rice

Answer 23

Stir-fried rice in wok or frying pan.

Question 24

Tobacco Onions

Answer 24

Thinly sliced onions marinated in hot sauce, breaded and fried.

Question 25

Brioche

Answer 25

French pastry that is akin to highly enriched bread due to high egg and butter content.

Question 26

Malt Vinegar

Answer 26

Ale brewed from maltose allowed to turn into vinegar, then aged.

Question 27

Quinoa

Answer 27

Species of goosefoot, grain crop grown for edible seeds.

Question 28

Churro

Answer 28

Fried-dough pastry based snack.

Question 29

Gremolata

Answer 29

Chopped herb condiment classically made of lemon zest, garlic, and parsley.

Question 30

Pot Stickers

Answer 30

Steamed then pan fried dumpling.

Question 31

Kimchi

Answer 31

Fermented vegetable (often cabbage). Spicy and sour.

Question 32

Gochujang

Answer 32

Savory and pungent fermented Korean condiment made from red chili, rice, soybeans and salt.

Question 33

Focaccia

Answer 33

Flat oven-baked Italian bread similar to pizza dough.

Question 34

Grass-fed

Answer 34

Have only eaten grass whole lives and not in supplement to grain.

Question 35

Haddock

Answer 35

Saltwater fish found in the North Atlantic

Question 36

Bok Choy

Answer 36

Chinese cabbage. Dark green leaf blades forming a cluster reminiscent of celery.

Question 37

Cured Salmon

Answer 37

Raw salmon that has been fermented, pickled, or smoked before eating.

Question 38

Potato Pancake

Answer 38

Shallow fried pancakes of ground potato, egg and flour.

Question 39

Pea Sprouts

Answer 39

Peas with small, tender shoots with or without tiny leaves

Question 40

Biscuit

Answer 40

Small baked goods with firm browned crust and soft interior.

Question 41

Sawmill Gravy

Answer 41

Thick milk gravy

Question 42

Burrata

Answer 42

Fresh Italian buffalo milk cheese made from mozzarella and cream.

Question 43

Granola

Answer 43

Rolled oat, nuts, honey and other sweeteners baked until crisp

Question 44

Greek Yogurt

Answer 44

Yogurt that has been strained to remove most of its whey, resulting in thicker consistency

Question 45

Sourdough

Answer 45

Fermentation of bread

Question 46

Poached Egg

Answer 46

Egg cooked outside the shell

Question 47

Croque Monsieur

Answer 47

Baked or fried boiled ham and cheese sandwich

Question 48

Grits

Answer 48

Porridge made from corn ground into a coarse meal then boiled.

Question 49

Harissa

Answer 49

Hot chili pepper paste

Question 50

Shakshuka

Answer 50

Dish of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatos, chili peppers, onions and cumin

Question 51

Caprese

Answer 51

Simple Italian salad: mozzarella, tomatoes, sweet basil

Question 52

Quiche

Answer 52

Savory open tart or flan consisting of pastry crust filled with eggs, milk, cheese and meat.

Question 53

Huevos Rancheros

Answer 53

Fried eggs served on fried corn tortillas topped with tomato chili sauce