Glossary of terms

Bún bò nam bộ is a Vietnamese noodle salad with beef, fresh herbs, and crushed peanuts. It is served without broth with a sweet-and-sour dressing.

Bún chả consists of grilled pork patties and sliced pork belly served with rice noodles, fresh herbs, and sweet-and-sour fish sauce. A legendary speciality of Hanoi.

Bún ngan is a Vietnamese duck noodle soup with a rich duck broth. A favourite dish in Hanoi, where duck meat is combined with herbs and bamboo shoots.

Bundt cake is a traditional Central European cake baked in a distinctive ring-shaped pan with a fluted surface. The batter is usually sponge or creamed, enriched with cocoa, nuts, raisins, or quark. Bundt cake is a symbol of home baking and an essential part of family celebrations and Sunday afternoon tea throughout the Czech Republic and surrounding countries.

A burrito is a Mexican dish made from a large wheat tortilla filled with meat, rice, beans, cheese and vegetables, rolled into a compact cylinder.

Butter is a dairy product made by churning cream, consisting primarily of milk fat, water, and milk proteins. It is one of the oldest foods in human history and remains an indispensable ingredient in kitchens worldwide. Quality butter has a delicate creamy taste and pleasant aroma. In cooking, it is used for frying, baking, in sauces, and as a spread on bread. Clarified butter, also known as ghee, has a higher smoke point and is suitable for cooking at higher temperatures. Butter is a source of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Butter chicken (murgh makhani) is a beloved Indian dish of grilled chicken in a rich creamy tomato sauce with butter and aromatic spices.

Butterhead lettuce is one of the most common types of lettuce in Central European cuisine. It forms loose, round heads with tender, light green leaves and a mild, slightly sweet flavor. It is popular for its delicate texture and versatile use in salads, sandwiches, and as a side dish.

Cabbage is one of the most widely used vegetables in Central European cuisine. It is grown in two main varieties, white and red. White cabbage is most commonly fermented into sauerkraut, which forms the basis of many traditional dishes such as bigos, cabbage soup, and stuffed cabbage rolls. Red cabbage is braised with apples and spices as a side dish for roasted meats. Cabbage is a rich source of vitamin C, dietary fiber, and antioxidants.

Cabbage is one of the most widespread vegetables in Central Europe. It forms a compact head from tightly packed leaves and is grown in both white and red varieties. White cabbage is the base of many traditional dishes such as cabbage soup, braised cabbage, and sauerkraut. Red cabbage is often prepared sweet with apples. Cabbage is rich in vitamin C and fiber, and through fermentation becomes even more nutritious.

Cake is a festive baked dessert consisting of one or more layers of sponge, cocoa, or other batter, filled with cream, fruit, or filling, and decorated with icing, marzipan, or whipped cream. Cakes are an essential part of birthday celebrations, weddings, and other significant occasions.