An Italian word meaning "golden apple", referring to the tomato. "Al pomodoro" means served with a tomato sauce.

To remove moisture from food by drying it slowly, e.g. in the sun or in an electric dehydrator.

Also called cep, this is a member of the Boletus edulis species of wild mushroom. Porcini (plural) can weigh up to a pound and their light brown caps can range from 1 to 10 inches in diameter. They have a smooth, meaty texture and a strong, woodsy flavor.

A type of tuna that's smaller (usually less than 25 pounds) but the strongest in flavor. Dried bonito flakes (katsuobushi) are often used in Japanese dishes.