An Indian word referring to a spice blend with myriad variations. It may contain a couple of spices or a complex blend of ingredients. See garam masala.

The technique of inserting strips of pork fat or bacon into meat prior to braising or roasting. It results in more tender, juicy, and flavorful meat.

A kitchen tool used to shape ground beef into round hamburger patties that are uniform in size and thickness.

A Spanish pastry that's eaten like a donut, it's a deep-fried dough stick coated with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.