An Italian dish of Arborio rice sauteed in butter then cooked in broth (meat, fish, or vegetable based) to a creamy consistency. Other ingredients, such as Parmesan cheese, onion, herbs, meat, sausage, herbs, etc. may be added.

The edible, starchy tuber of the potato plant. It comes various sizes and colors and can be prepared in a variety of ways (e.g. boiled, fried, baked, etc.).

A mixture of water and salt, used to preserve food. The process is called brining.

A marine animal so named because of its cucumber like body shape. It's usually sold dried in Asian markets. It needs to be soaked in water first before using. Once re-hydrated, its texture can be gelatinous to rubbery. It can be cooked in various ways, e.g. deep fry, stir fry, braise, hot pot, soups, etc..