Ingredients

Raw materials like herbs, spices, meats, grains, dairy, etc.

2,734 terms in this category
oak

A hardwood tree genus native to the Northern Hemisphere, used in cooking and beverage-making for its...

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oat

A cereal grain, Avena sativa, grown mainly in cool, temperate regions of North America, Northern Eur...

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oat bran

Oat bran is the fiber-rich outer portion of the oat grain, separated during milling and used in cere...

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oat flour

Oat flour is a finely ground powder made from whole oat groats, the hulled and cleaned grains of the...

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oat milk

Oat milk is a plant-based milk alternative that has gained significant popularity in recent years as...

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oaxaca cheese

Oaxaca cheese, also known as quesillo, is a traditional Mexican cheese.

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octopus

Octopus: a captivating marine creature.

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offal

Offal, also known as variety meats or organ meats, refers to the internal organs and entrails of ani...

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ogbono

Ogbono is the edible kernel of African bush mango, ground to thicken soups and stews.

oil

Culinary oil is edible fat that is usually liquid at room temperature, used for cooking, dressings,...

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oilseed

Oilseeds are a category of crops grown primarily for the extraction of their edible oils.

oily fish

Oily fish, also known as fatty fish, refer to a group of fish species that are characterized by thei...

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okra

Okra is the edible seed pod of the plant Abelmoschus esculentus, cultivated as a vegetable in warm c...

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old bay seasoning

Old Bay Seasoning is a blend of celery salt, paprika, black pepper, and other spices used to season...

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old-fashioned oats

Old-fashioned oats, also called rolled oats, are whole oat groats that have been steamed and then fl...

oleo

Oleo, more commonly called margarine, is a spreadable fat made by hydrogenating vegetable oils such...

oleo saccharum

Oleo saccharum is an aromatic syrup made by drawing citrus-peel oils into sugar.

olive

Olives are the fruit of the olive tree (Olea europaea), almost always cured or brined before eating...

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olive brine

Olive brine, also called olive juice, is the salted liquid olives are packed in during curing and st...

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olive juice

Olive juice is another name for olive brine, the salty liquid olives are cured and packed in.

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olive oil

Olive oil is the oil pressed from the fruit of the olive tree, a staple cooking fat and flavoring ac...

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onion

Onions are edible bulbs of plants in the genus Allium, used as a foundational aromatic in cuisines w...

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onion powder

Onion powder is a dried and ground form of the common onion (Allium cepa), a widely cultivated veget...

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onion salt

Onion salt is a popular seasoning blend that combines the savory, aromatic flavors of onions with th...

onion seeds

Onion seeds, also known as nigella seeds or black cumin, are the small, dark-colored seeds harvested...

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onion soup mix

Onion soup mix is a dry seasoning blend commonly used as a flavoring agent in a variety of savory di...

ono

Ono is a type of fish found in the tropical waters of the Pacific Ocean, particularly around Hawaii...

opal basil

Opal basil, also known as purple basil or red basil, is a purple-leafed cultivar of the herb Ocimum...

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opihi

Opihi is the Hawaiian name for a type of small limpet, a type of edible sea snail that clings to roc...

opo squash

Opo squash (Lagenaria siceraria), also called bottle gourd or by its Filipino name upo, is a long, p...

orange

The orange is the round, orange-colored citrus fruit of Citrus sinensis, prized for its sweet-tart j...

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orange bell pepper

The orange bell pepper is a sweet, mild cultivar of Capsicum annuum, the same species as red, yellow...

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orange blossom

Orange blossom is the fragrant white flower of the sweet orange tree (Citrus sinensis), used in cook...

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orange blossom water

Orange blossom water, also called orange flower water, is the fragrant liquid produced by steam-dist...

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orange butter

Orange butter is a compound butter made by beating orange zest and juice into softened unsalted butt...

orange extract

Orange extract is a concentrated flavoring made by extracting the essential oils from orange peel in...

orange liqueur

Orange liqueur is a category of spirits flavored with orange zest and sometimes juice, sweetened and...

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orange oil

Orange oil is the essential oil pressed or steam-distilled from orange peel, prized for its intense,...

orange peel

Orange peel is the outer rind of the orange (Citrus sinensis), used fresh, dried, or candied to add...

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orange pekoe

Orange pekoe is a black tea grade from Camellia sinensis, defined by leaf size and picking standard...

orange zest

Orange zest is the thin, aromatic, colored outer layer of the orange's rind, grated or peeled off wi...

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oregano

Oregano: a fragrant and flavorful herb.

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oregon hazelnuts

Oregon hazelnuts, also known as filberts, are a type of tree nut that are native to the Pacific Nort...

organ meat

Organ meat refers to the internal organs and entrails of animals used as food.

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orgeat

Orgeat (pronounced or-zha or or-zhat) is a sweet, almond-flavored syrup used in cocktails and other...

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orzo

Orzo, also known as risoni, is a small, rice-shaped pasta.

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osetra caviar

Osetra caviar is a type of sturgeon caviar that is highly prized for its exceptional quality and fla...

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osmanthus flower

Osmanthus flowers, also known as sweet olive or fragrant olive, are the small, delicate blossoms of...

overripe banana

Overripe bananas refer to bananas that have reached an advanced stage of ripeness, characterized by...

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ovine

Ovine refers to anything related to sheep or the meat of sheep, which is commonly known as lamb or m...

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