Dab: This flatfish is variety of flounder that features a sweet, firm flesh.

Daidaizu: Japanese for bitter orange vinegar

Daikon: Japanese for Radish

Daikonoroshi: Japanese for Grated radish

Daiquiri: A cocktail prepared with rum, lime, and sugar.

Dashi: Japanese-- extracted source of kelp bonito

Dashinomoto: MSG

Datsu: Pacific needlefish, Horn fish, Sea pike, Snipe eel

Deglaze: Add liquid to pan.

Demiglace: A stock made from browning beef and veal bones.

Devein: To remove the vein found in the back of shrimp.

Dextrin: Soluble gummy substance formed from starch by heat & steam.

Dextrous sugar: This type of sugar is produced from grape or corn sugar.

DHA: Docosa hexanoic acid.

Diastase: An enzyme present in germinated barley, potatoes etc.

Dijon: this pale variety of mustard is known for its sharp, clean flavor that can range from mild to hot. It is made from brown mustard seeds, white wine, unfermented grape juice and a variety of seasonings.

Dill: A hardy, aromatic herb that has been cultivated for thousands of years. Marketed in two forms: dried leaves and seed it was a symbol of good luck for first-century Romans.

Dock: Any of several varieties of the hardy perennial herb from the buckwheat family

Dollarfish: This small, high-fat fish has a tender texture and a rich, sweet flavor. Found off the coast of the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico, this fish is also called the "butterfish."

Dolphin: Also called "Mahi Mahi" and "Dorado." Although this fish is a dolphin, it is not a mammal. To avoid confusion, the Hawaiian name "Mahi Mahi" is becoming prevalent. This fish is moderately fat with firm, flavorful flesh.

Donburi, don: Japanese for of large bowl

Dozen: Unit of twelve

Drambuie: This Scotch-based liqueur is sweetened with honey and flavored with herbs.

Dredge: To lightly coat food with flour, cornmeal or breadcrumbs.

Drum: Any of a variety of fish named for the drumming or deep croaking noise they make. These fish are firm and low in fat. The drum family includes the black croaker, black drum, hardhead, kingfish, and queenfish.

Duchess: Mash potatoes enriched with cream and/or egg yolk to produce a faster browning affect when baked.

Dumplings: Shaped dough balls or pillows poached with stews.

Durian: Definitely the most interesting of all tropical fruits & the most loved fruit of Southeast Asia