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B is for Baba ganoush
It is a traditional dish of the Levant and nearby Middle Eastern regions, but its exact origin is uncertain. It is commonly eaten with flatbread or served as part of a meal with other small dishes.
Bacon is made from the meat of a pig. It is cured and smoked, and then sliced into thin strips. The part of the pig the bacon is taken from depends on what part of the world the bacon is made in. In America, the belly is used, and in Australia and the UK the back is used.
Bacon is most often eaten with eggs for breakfast.
Bacon is most often eaten with eggs for breakfast.
A bagel is a dense, chewy bread roll shaped like a ring. Unlike ordinary bread rolls, bagels are briefly boiled before baking, which gives them a smooth crust and distinctive chewy texture.
People often slice bagels in half and eat them with cream cheese or other toppings. Bagels are a common breakfast food.
People often slice bagels in half and eat them with cream cheese or other toppings. Bagels are a common breakfast food.
Baklava is a sweet pastry made from thin layers of filo dough, butter, and chopped nuts. The layers are baked until crisp, then soaked with sweet syrup or honey. Recipes vary by region - pistachios, walnuts, or almonds may be used.
A banquet is a very large formal dinner, usually with several courses, that is served to a large number of people at once. A less formal large dinner for many people is called a feast.
Basil is a herb that is often used in Italian or Thai food. Sweet basil is used in Italian food and Thai basil is used in Asian food. Basil has a sweet, strong smell.
Basil likes to grow in hot, dry conditions and does not tolerate frost at all. Basil stops producing the oil that gives it its flavour once it starts to flower, so you should pick off the flowers as they develop. You can leave one or two stems to flower without affecting the rest of the plant, so you have some seeds for next year.
Basil likes to grow in hot, dry conditions and does not tolerate frost at all. Basil stops producing the oil that gives it its flavour once it starts to flower, so you should pick off the flowers as they develop. You can leave one or two stems to flower without affecting the rest of the plant, so you have some seeds for next year.
B is for Bay laurel
The bay laurel itself can grow into a large tree, but is usually kept in a container and clipped into shapes by topiary. Bay trees like a frost-free area.
B is for Blue (Cheese)
Famous varieties of blue cheese include Roquefort from France, Stilton from England, and Gorgonzola from Italy.
A bolillo is a small, crusty bread roll from Mexico. It is usually oval-shaped, with a soft inside and a crisp outer crust.
People often use bolillos to make sandwiches, especially Mexican tortas. They are commonly eaten with meat, cheese, beans, or other fillings.
People often use bolillos to make sandwiches, especially Mexican tortas. They are commonly eaten with meat, cheese, beans, or other fillings.
