French word for "eggplant".

A type of bivalve mullusk with thin, oblong shells that range in color from indigo blue to bright green to yellowish brown. They very in size depending on the origin. The meat is tan colored and has a slightly sweet flavor.

Although called Italian dressing, this is an American recipe consisting of a mixture of water, oil, vinegar or lemon juice, sugar, salt, and a variety of herbs and spices such as black pepper, garlic, onion, oregano, thyme, basil, parsley, fennel, dill, etc..

The kernel of the fruit of the almond tree. There are two main types - sweet and bitter. The sweet type is the one usually sold in markets and used in recipes.