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* | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | * Can't find it? Suggest a glossary entry. Term Definition bell pepper The best known of American sweet peppers it belongs to the Capsicum family like the chile pepper but is mild, sweet flavored and crisp. Though most often bright green, there are also red, yellow, orange, purple and brown varieties. They may be used in cooking or eaten raw, with seeds and stems removed. beni shoga Ginger root pickled with sweet vinegar and colored red. Often served with sushi in thin slices. Also known as gari. berbere Ethiopian spice blend used in stews and soups. besan Indian flour made from ground, dried chickpeas. Used as a thickener, and in doughs and noodles. Highly nutritious. beurre blanc French sauce, meaning "white butter". Made with wine, vinegar, and shallots reduced over heat, into which butter is whisked until the sauce is thick. bitters Bitter flavored distillation of herbs, bark, roots, and plants. Used in cocktails and cooking. The most popular brand is Angostura bitters. blanch A cooking technique of placing food into boiling water for a short time, then in cold water to stop cooking. blanquette A French term for creamy stew made of veal, chicken, or lamb, mushrooms and whole small white onions. blintz A very thin pancake, rolled around a filling and sauteed until golden brown. bockwurst A German sausage made with ground veal and herbs. Next page... Search cookbook recipe content: Definitions per page: 10 | 20 | 30

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