A rich sauce made with butter, grated parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and black pepper, commonly used with fettuccine (a type of pasta).

A West Coast soft-shell clam.

A starch extracted from cassava root. Tapioca flour or starch (also called cassava flour) is used as a thickening agent, similar to corn starch. Pearl tapioca (made into small balls) is mainly used to make pudding.

Also known as tofu and popular in Asian cuisines, bean curd is made from curdled soy milk which is drained and pressed into a solid block. It's texture can vary from silky and soft to firm and chewy. It has a mild taste and can take on the flavor of the food that it's cooked with. It is used in a variety of dishes such as stir-fries, soups, and salads.