Dictionary

taino method: A method of cooking meat over a mesh of sticks, which is popular in Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
 
tamarind: A sour fruit general sold in seed or pod form. Tamarind is typically used in Hispanic and Italian cuisine.
 
tandoor: A cylindrical clay oven common in Afghanistan, Pakistan and north India in which food is cooked over a hot charcoal fire.
 
tapenade: A French spread made of anchovies, olives, capers, lemon juice and seasoning. Tapenade is generally used as condiment for meat and fish dishes.
 
tartare: A mayonnaise-based sauce that contains capers and relish and is served as a condiment for halibut or other fish dishes. Also, tartare refers to a "raw" protein dish, generally raw meat mixed with citric acid and other seasonings.
 
teriyaki: A dark, sweet and salty sauce made from soy sauce, ginger and sugar that is used in Japanese cooking. While "teri" means "luster" in Japanese, "yaki" means "to grill." Teriyaki is used in a variety of dishes ranging from meats and seafood to a vegetable stir fry.
 
terrine: Similar to pate, terrine is a meat-based loaf characterized by straight sides. Terrine also refers to a deep, earthenware baking dish.
 
Texasstyle barbeque: A style of barbeque that is often assumed to be primarily beef.
 
tiramisu: From the Italian for "pick me-up," tiramisu is a traditional Italian dessert made of espresso-soaked lady fingers, mascarpone cheese and chocolate or cocoa powder.
 
tofu: A soft, bland soybean curd that is high in protein and low in fat. Because tofu picks up flavors well, it is often used as a meat substitute in vegetarian dishes. Tofu is also used a lot in Japanese cuisine.
 
tripe: The stomach lining of a cow, pig or sheep that is the primary ingredient in menudo, a traditional Mexican soup.
 
truffle: A rare, expensive mushroom native to Italy and France that is central to gourmet cuisine.
 
turmeric: A yellow spice that is one of the main ingredients in curry blends. Turmeric is also used in pickling or in place of saffron.
 
ugli fruit: An acidic, sweet fruit that tastes like a blend between a grapefruit and a tangerine. Ugli fruit is similar to a tangelo and is also known as uniq or unique fruit.