 beet - Called beetroot in England. The red, succulent root of a biennial plant (Beta vulgaris). Often dressed with vinegar and served cold and sliced, but can also be served hot and is the basis of one of the most well-known borschts.
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belle-helene - This is best known as the name of a dessert with poached pears, ice cream, and chocolate sauce. This is also used in French cookery as a name for a garnish to grilled meat dishes.
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bermuda onion - A large sweet onion with several regional names. May also be known as Spanish Onion, and possibly 1015 onion.
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beurre manie - A mixture of flour and butter (margarine) kneaded to a smooth paste. This is then used in small quantities to adjust the thickness of sauces and stews. The sauce must then be boiled briefly to remove the starchy taste of the flour. For this reason,...
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biotin - Biotin is essential for the metabolism of proteins and carbohydrates (like the other B vitamins), and in the synthesis of hormones and cholesterol.
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biscotti - Dry Italian cookies flavored with almonds, chocolate, or anise seed, used for dunking in coffee and sweet dessert wine.
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biscuits - In the UK, equivalent of US cookies (small, sweet cakes). In the US, a type of non-yeast bread made of flour, milk, and shortening, usually served with breakfast - small, and similar to what much of the world refers to as "scones".
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black bean - Black, or turtle, beans are an important staple in Latin American and Caribbean dishes, ranging from soups and chili to burritos and dips. Jet-black on the outside with a creamy flesh, black beans have a sweet and nutty flavor with a slightly mealy...
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blend - To simply stir together ingredients until thoroughly mixed.
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blini - A small pancake made of buckwheat flour and leavened with yeast. These pancakes are often brushed with large amounts of margarine and vegan sour cream. Other versions may be made of vegetable purees or semolina flour.
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