| Term | Definition |
| additional | added; extra |
| blend | mix together |
| calorie | energy producing quality |
| carbohydrate | substance in food that provides most of energy for humans |
| cuisine | style of cooking food |
| dehydrate | take water from food |
| enriched | having increased health value due to added vitamins |
| garnish | decorate |
| grate | grind of in small pieces |
| ingredient | one of the parts of a mixture |
| mince | chop into very small pieces |
| monotonous | tiring because of sameness |
| nutrient | substance that produces health & growth |
| occasionally | happening once in awhile |
| protein | substance needed by our body, found in meat, milk, eggs |
| saute | fry quickly in a little fat |
| scrumptious | very pleasing or satisfying in taste or smell |
| simmer | keep at or just below boiling point |
| sodium | substance found in salt or soda |
| versatile | able to do many things well |