Soupe à congo (Guadeloupean cuisine): Soupe à congo, which is not one, is a rustic Guadeloupean stew […]
Culinary glossary
Oona (Swiss caviar)
Oona (Swiss caviar): Oona caviar is the first and only Swiss caviar made from sturgeon farmed in […]
Milanesa (South American cuisine)
Milanesa (South American Cuisine): A milanesa (Spanish for "Milanese") is a South American twist on an Italian dish and […]
White balsamic vinegar
White Balsamic Vinegar: White balsamic vinegar is produced in Italy (Italian: aceto balsamico bianco).As white balsamic vinegar […]
Frijoles charros (Mexican cuisine)
Frijoles charros (Mexican cuisine): Frijoles charros is a traditional Mexican dish. It is named after the traditional Mexican riders […]
Borracho beans (Mexican cuisine)
Borracho Beans (Mexican Cuisine): Borracho beans (from borracho, meaning “drunk” or “drunk” in Spanish), […]
mexican chorizo
Mexican Chorizo: Chorizo sausages originated in Spain and Portugal and exist in Latin America. But unlike […]
Alfeñique (confectionery)
Alfeñique (confectionery): An alfeñique is a confection molded from cane sugar. The design and construction […]
Chilahuate (Mexican cuisine)
Chilahuate (Mexican cuisine): Chilahuate are a variety of tamales, stuffed with a mixture of beans, browned and ground pipián, […]
Escamoles (Mexican cuisine)
Escamoles (Mexican cuisine): Escamoles (from Nahuatl* azcatl, ant**, and molli, stew, molli which gave rise to mole) are […]
Torta ahogada (Mexican cuisine)
Torta ahogada (Mexican cuisine): A torta ahogada (literally: drowned cake) is a typical dish from the Mexican state of […]
Bionico (Mexican cuisine)
Bionico (Mexican Cuisine): Bionico is a popular Mexican dessert originating from the city of Guadalajara in the state of Jalisco, […]
Cannibal (Belgian cuisine)
Cannibal (Belgian cuisine): Cannibal is a Belgian specialty, consisting of a toast covered with filet americain (a Belgian variant […]
Aporreadillo (Mexican cuisine)
Aporreadillo (Mexican cuisine): Aporreadillo (or aporreado) is a typical dish of southwestern Mexican cuisine. This dish […]
Morisqueta (Mexican food)
Morisqueta (Mexican Cuisine): Morisqueta is a Mexican main course from Apatzingán Michoacan. The dish consists of cooked rice, […]
Beetles
Beetles: nmpl. (word coming from the Greek koleopteros, from koleos “case” and pteron; -ptera). Beetles are […]
Churhípu (Mexican cuisine)
Churhípu (Mexican cuisine): Churhípu (or churhípo) derives from a Purépecha dish. It is a broth cooked with […]
Dzotobilchay (Mexican cuisine)
Dzotobilchay (Mexican cuisine): Dzotobilchay (from the Maya ts'o tobil chay literally: "corn dough cooked with […]
Papadzules (Mexican cuisine)
Papadzules (Mexican Cuisine): Papadzules are a traditional enchilada-like dish from the Yucatan Peninsula. In […]
Conch
Conch: nf (word from the Latin concha, Greek konkhê “shell”). The word “conch” has several meanings […]
lemon chicken
Lemon Chicken: Lemon Chicken is the name of several dishes found in […]
Mole encahuatado (Mexican cuisine)
Mole encahuatado (Mexican cuisine): Mole encahuatado is a typical Mexican dish that consists of a thick sauce of […]
Chiliajo (Mexican food)
Chiliajo (Mexican Cuisine): Chiliajo (sometimes chileajo) de cerdo (pork) is a dish that originated in Oaxaca, Mexico. He […]
Enfrijolada (Mexican cuisine)
Enfrijolada (Mexican Cuisine): Enfrijolada is a Mexican dish made with corn tortillas, beans, and various […]
Baja Med (kitchen)
Baja Med (cuisine): “Baja Med” is a term coined by Mexican chef Miguel Ángel Guerrero who […]
White grunt (fish)
White grunt (fish): The white grunt (scientific name: Haemulon plumierii) is a species of saltwater fish […]
Arrachera (Mexican cuisine)
Arrachera (Mexican Cuisine): Arrachera is a cut of beef, of Mexican origin, named in Mexico and known by other […]
Kid
Cabrito: Cabrito is the name in Spanish and Portuguese for roast kid in various Iberian and Latin American cuisines.Argentina […]
Acitron (Mexican cuisine)
Acitrón (Mexican cuisine): Acitrón is a crystallized candy typical of Mexico, commonly found in the stalls of […]
Sincronizada (Mexican cuisine)
Sincronizada (Mexican cuisine): The quesadilla sincronizada, (literally: synchronized quesadilla) is a Mexican tortilla sandwich made from […]