2018 Thanksgiving Ingredient Crossword
Across
- 2. The dried flower bud of a tropical Indonesian tree, used as a pungent aromatic spice in holiday baking and decorating
- 6. A small star-shaped fruit with one seed in each arm. It has an aniseed flavor and is used unripe as a spice in Asian cooking
- 8. An Egyptian condiment consisting of a mixture of herbs, nuts (usually hazelnut), and spices. It is typically used as a dip with bread
- 12. A type of thick cream made from heavy cream with the addition of buttermilk, sour cream, or yogurt
- 13. A small star-shaped fruit with one seed in each arm. It has an aniseed flavor and is used unripe as a spice in Asian cooking
- 14. A dessert with a spiced, gourd-based custard filling.
- 15. Another name for hazelnuts
- 17. Partially refined light brown cane sugar similar to demerara but with larger crystals
- 18. Cow's milk from which water has been removed
- 20. An orange-sized fruit with a tough reddish outer skin and sweet red gelatinous flesh containing many seeds; the seeds are commonly found in salads, or made into juice
- 22. An edible bud that tastes like broccoli, with a slightly earthier profile
- 23. This bitter spice is the most expensive in the world. Iran is the biggest producer
- 25. Another name for pumpkin seeds
Down
- 1. In its fresh form its known as cilantro. The dried seed is popular during the holiday season
- 2. A glossy brown nut produced by a large European tree that may be roasted and eaten
- 3. This minimally processed sugar type retains its molasses content, and is essentially pure dried sugar cane juice
- 4. A mixture of currants, raisins, sugar, apples, candied citrus peel, spices, (sometimes beef or venison) and suet, typically baked in a pie
- 5. A cooking ingredient typically prepared by simmering butter, skimming impurities from the surface, then pouring & retaining the clear liquid fat while discarding the solid residue that has settled to the bottom
- 7. This tuber-based Thanksgiving side dish is traditionally topped with marshmallows and baked until golden brown
- 9. A traditional side dish made from salted and fermented vegetables, with a variety of seasonings
- 10. The slightly sour liquid left after butter has been churned; used in baking or consumed as a drink
- 11. We offer many varieties of this Thanksgiving centerpiece, including free-range, organic, and heirloom
- 13. A blend of herbs used for seasoning, such as basil, bay leaf, chervil, fennel, lavender, marjoram, oregano, rosemary and sage; typical of Provence cuisine
- 16. Cauda An Italian dish, prepared using olive oil, chopped anchovies and garlic, usually served as an appetizer
- 19. Also sometimes called dressing, this bread-based Thanksgiving side dish can get creative with add-ins like chestnuts, oysters, or mushrooms
- 21. A leafy green with short, wide, wavy-edged leaves & a slightly bitter taste
- 24. A soft, pear-shaped fruit with sweet, dark flesh and many small seeds; eaten fresh or dried