

Easter ham

For America, t's not the hard-boiled eggs or chocolate bunnies that make the family look forward to Easter with eager anticipation - it's the ham.

Table of Cooking Term Equivalents

Depending on whether you're in North America, the United Kingdom, or other parts of the world, terms differ. We're providing a list of some common kitchen terms that change from one side of the Atlantic to the other - don't hesitate to contact us if we've left one out. We'd be happy to add it to our glossary.
British (U.K.) Terms | North American Terms |
aubergine | eggplant |
beetroot | beet |
biscuit | cookie |
caster sugar | fruit sugar or fine granulated sugar |
clingfilm | plastic wrap |
corn flour | cornstarch |
courgette | zucchini |
demerara sugar | light brown cane sugar |
double cream | heavy or whipping cream |
greaseproof paper | waxed paper |
groundnut | peanut |
hob | cooktop or stovetop |
icing sugar | powdered sugar or confectioner's sugar |
maize or sweetcorn | corn |
marrow | squash |
mince | ground meat |
muslin | cheesecloth |
plain flour | all-purpose flour |
pudding | dessert |
single cream | light cream |
treacle | molasses |

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