mirin
MIH-rihn
Category: Ingredient
Origin: Japanese
Definition: A rice wine used extensively in Japanese cooking

pho
FUH
Category: Dish
Origin: Vietnamese
Definition: A Vietnamese rice-noodle soup made with beef broth and thin slices of beef

genetically modified organism, GMO
Category: Description
Definition: An animal or plant whose genetic code has been altered by scientists for durability, flavor other qualities seen as desirable. There's great controversy over the safety and morality of introducing GMOs into the food supply

gnocchi
NYOH-kee
Category: Dish
Origin: Italian
Definition: Short, thick dumplings, most often made with potatoes and flour