Vanilla |
| Aromatic bean of one variety of orchid. Bean or extract are used to heighten the flavor of other ingredients. Pure vanilla is relatively expensive due to the culturing process and time-consuming extraction process. |
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Vanilla Sugar |
| A flavored sugar made by burying vanilla beans in granulated or confectioners' sugar. Vanilla sugar can be used as an ingredient or decoration for baked goods, fruit, and desserts. |
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Venison |
| Deer meat |
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Vermicelli |
| Long fine rods of pasta similar to spaghetti, but thinner |
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Vinaigrette |
| An oil and vinegar sauce usually used on salad greens or other vegetables. Vinaigrette may contain other seasonings, shallots, onions, mustard, etc. |
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