Wondering what some of the cooking terms mean? Well let us try to sort that out for you, and if there are terms that we've missed (as I'm sure there will be) please let us know so we can add them.

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Cooking terms starting with the letter Z

Zabaglione
A whipped custard made with egg yolks and sugar gradually diluted over heat with Marsala or other wine, fruit juice, or liqueur.

Zander A large fresh-water fish with firm flesh.

Zest
The thin, brightly coloured outer part of the rind of citrus fruits. The oils make it ideal for use as a flavouring.

ziti Long, thin tubes of macaroni.

Zucchini
A moderately long cylindrical summer squash with smooth, dark green skin with a slightly bumpy surface, creamy white-green flesh and milk flavour; also known as a courgette (especially in Europe).

Zuppa Inglese
Italian version of the trifle.

Zwieback
A biscuit or rusk that has been twice baked.