Food that starts with T

Tis forToffee

Toffee is a kind of sweet treat made from boiling sugar and butter. Depending on how long it is boiled for and how hot it gets, toffee might be soft and chewy or hard and brittle.

Candy

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Tis forTofu

Tofu is made from curdled soy milk. It has a firm but soft consistency, a little like a soft cheese. Tofu can be used as a meat substitute in many dishes, or cooked on its own. Tofu can be prepared in a huge variety of different ways, just as meat can.

Food

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Tis forTomato

Scientific name: solanum lycopersicum

The tomato is the fruit of the tomato vine. Tomatoes may be eaten raw or cooked. They are usually used to make sauce. Tomatoes are usually red or yellow when they are ripe. Some people think a tomato is a vegetable, not a fruit.

Fruit, Plants

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Tis forTorte

Torte is another word for cake.

Food

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Tis forTreacle

Treacle is any thick liquid made during the sugar refining process. Pale treacle is called golden syrup and very dark treacle is called molasses.

Food

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Tis forTrifle

Trifle is a dessert made from layers of fruit, jello, custard and sponge cake, often topped with cream.

Food

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Tis forTripe

Tripe is the stomach of a cow or other ruminant animal. Tripe is a type of offal.

Food

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Tis forTuna

Scientific name: thunnus albacares

Tuna is a type of large, carnivorous saltwater fish. The tuna in the picture is around 8 feet long. They are a very popular fish for eating. Meat from tuna is commonly sold in cans. Fresh tuna meat is popular in sushi and sashimi, and fresh tuna can be cooked as steaks.

Fish, Food

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Tis forTurmeric

Scientific name: curcuma longa

Turmeric is a spice made from the root of a plant related to ginger. It is usually sold dried and powdered. It has a slightly peppery flavor, but is mainly used for its bright yellow color.

Herbs & Spices

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Tis forTurnip

Scientific name: brassica rapa

A turnip is an edible root vegetable. Turnips are quite hard, and are usually used in soups, stews or mashed. Turnips are a member of the cabbage family.

Vegetables, Plants