The words used to describe ingredients and cooking methods vary across the globe. Here are some examples I have encountered. Do let me know of others you are aware of and I shall add them to this glossary.
Baking Basics
Baking Soda |
Bicarbonate of Soda |
Bicarbonate of Soda |
Baking Soda |
Cereal and Grains
Arborio Rice |
Risotto Rice |
Emmer |
Farro |
Farro |
Emmer |
Kamut |
Khorasan |
Khorasan |
Kamut |
Khubz |
Pitta Bread |
Pitta Bread |
Khubz |
Risotto Rice |
Arborio Rice |
Tapioca Flour (Cassava) |
Tapioca Starch |
Dairy
10-18% Butterfat |
Half and Half ( 1/2 milk ½ cream) |
18% Butterfat |
Light Cream |
26-30% Butterfat |
Light Whipping Cream |
30% Butterfat |
Heavy Cream, Whipping Cream |
42% Butterfat |
Double Cream, Clotted Cream |
Fruit and Vegetables
Arugula |
Rocket |
Aubergine |
Brinjals, Eggplant |
Beans |
Legumes, Pulses |
Brinjals |
Aubergine, Eggplant |
Chickpea |
Garbanzo Beans |
Courgette |
Zucchini |
Edamame Beans |
Young Soya Beans |
Eggplant |
Aubergine, Brinjals |
Granadilla |
Passionfruit |
Passionfruit |
Granadilla |
Legumes |
Beans, Pulses |
Pulses |
Beans, Legumes |
Pumpkin |
Squash |
Rocket |
Arugula |
Squash |
Pumpkin |
Herbs and Spices
Bouquet Garni |
Bay Leaf, Parsely, Rosemary, Thyme |
Cilantro |
Coriander |
Coriander |
Cilantro |
Flax Seed |
Linseed |
Garam Masala |
Black Pepper, Cardamon, Cloves, Coriander, Cumin |
Linseed |
Flax Seed |
Mixed Spice |
Allspice, Cinnamon, Clove, Ginger, Nutmeg |
Pepitas |
Sunflower Seeds |
Sunflower Seeds |
Pepitas |
Za’atar |
Sesame Seeds (toasted), Sumac, Wild Thyme, Salt |
Sugar
Granulated Sugar |
Granulated Sugar, White Sugar |
Castor Sugar |
Superfine Granulated Sugar |
Icing Sugar |
Confectioners’ Sugar, Powdered Sugar |
Sugar Crystals |
Decorating Sugar |
Rainbow Sugar Crystals |
Coloured Sugar |
Cooking Terms
Barbeque |
Braii |
Braii> |
Barbeque |
Broil |
Grill |
Grill |
Broil |
Utensils
Parchment |
Greaseproof Paper |
Greaseproof Paper |
Parchment |
Pots |
Saucepans |
Skillet |
Frying Pan |