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 |
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