A Moroccan spice mixture that can contain up to 100 different spices. It includes cardamom, cayenne, aniseed, nutmeg, mace, ginger, galangal or even dried ground rosebuds.

Small, square pasta cases that are usually stuffed with fillings.

Red onions are a late-maturing variety with flattish bulbs in an attractive red colour. They require full sun and should be sown in late spring in a rich, drained soil. Once picked, they should be stored in a cool, dark environment. The health benefits of red onions include lowering cholestrol, redusing the risk of certain cancers and assisting in blood coagulation. Red onions have a distinctive, pungent flavour slightly more delicate than white onions.

There are many types of this staple. The varieties include long, short and meduim grains. Other types include white, brown, parboiled and wild rice.

This sweet wine is low in alcohol and is made by fermenting freshly steamed glutinous rice.

Light green leaves resembling pine needles. An aromatic shrub native to Mediterranean countries whose evergreen leaves are used either fresh or dried. Rosemary has a very pungent taste, so not much is needed to flavour. It's found fresh or dried.

A flavoured water made by distilling rose petals.

Cut of beef from the lower back, sold as roasting joints and steaks - slightly less tender than sirloin. It's a triangular cut taken from the upper part of the round.