Category: B

  • Blini

    A diminutive and airy griddlecake forged with a leavening agent and buckwheat flour, frequently accompanied by dairy curd or salt-cured fish roe.  

  • Blenny

    The nomenclature for a multitude of oceanic fish, inclusive of the gunnel, commonly characterized by the lack of scales. This is a small sea fish found in Europe and America. It can be prepared in a similar way to whitebait.  

  • Blanquette

    A culinary preparation that is typically characterized by its pale hue, is often comprised of a protein-based component that has been slow-cooked in a light-colored broth or stock. A specific example of such a dish might include a savory, slow-cooked stew made with tender cuts of veal that have been generously bathed in a velvety,…

  • Black strap

    This particular substance is an extremely potent and somewhat acrid byproduct derived from the third boiling of the sugar cane. During this process, the sucrose is subjected to high heat, resulting in a caramelization process that produces a deep and richly-colored syrup with a complex flavor profile.  

  • Black pudding

    A delicacy in which crumbly sausage-like links are forged using a mixture of pig’s blood, suet, and oatmeal. Commonly known as blood pudding, this dish is a testament to the versatility of animal byproducts in culinary arts.  

  • Black jack

    Caramelized sucrose subjected to boiling temperature with water and employed as a pigment for various consumables including broths, condiments, and specific alcoholic beverages.  

  • Black haw

    The fruit in question is a small, sweet delicacy that boasts a bluish-black hue. Measuring at roughly half an inch in length, this fruit typically contains a single, flattened seed. This scrumptious treat is known to grow on shrubs belonging to the honeysuckle family and is commonly found in areas situated to the east of…

  • Black drum

    The drumfish, a species aptly named for its ability to produce percussive sounds, can reach significant proportions, yet it is commonly consumed when its length measures between eight to twenty inches.  

  • Black butter

    One culinary technique involves subjecting butter to high heat until it undergoes a process of browning, resulting in the generation of smoke. This process of browning butter is also known as nut-brown butter or brown butter.  

  • Black bottom pie

    A delicate dessert consisting of a light and airy pie with a foundation of indulgent dark chocolate flavor, topped off with a layer of custard imbued with the rich notes of rum and crowned with a fluffy cap of whipped cream.