An Italian cauliflower that is pale lime green in color with cone shaped, pointed, spiraling florets. Its taste is milder than regular cauliflower.

The root of the lotus grows underwater. It can be up to 4 feet long, with segments about 8 inches long and 3 inches in diameter. Its flesh is creamy-white in color, crisp in texture, and delicate in flavor. It's often used in soups as well as dessert dishes.

the sequence of steps needed to transform raw materials and ingredients into manufactured food products

Also called muffin tin, it's a special baking pan with 6 or 12 built in cups that hold the muffin batter. The standard cup size is about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. There are also mini muffin pans.