Cooking dictionary

Check our cooking dictionary for information on herbs, spices, vegetables, fruits, cooking tools and cooking terminology.
 
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Tagliatelle

Tagliatelle are long, thin, flat strips of pasta, about 1 cm wide, usually served with a creamy type of sauce. They are available in fresh and dried versions. read more...

Tarragon

Tarragon is one of the four finest herbs used in the French cuisine. It has green leaves with a spicy flavour that reminds of... read more...

Thyme

Thyme is a perennial, aromatic herb, native to southern Europe and the Meditterranean. It has narrow, wiry stems with small, green leaves. There are several varieties of... read more...

Tomato

Tomato is one of the most popular vegetables used worldwide, especially in the Italian, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. It comes in many colors such as green, ora... read more...

Tomatoes

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Tortilla

Tortilla is a basic ingredient in the Mexican cuisine. It is used for making tortilla chips, fa... read more...

Triple sec

Triple sec is a clear, strong orange flavoured liqueur, similar to curacao. It is used in various alcoholic coctail drinks as well as in deserts.... read more...

Turmeric

Turmeric is a spice used in cooking for its color and taste. It has a bright, dark yellow-orange color, a musky odor and a pungent, bitter taste. It is an importan... read more...