Spanish for "sauce". In the US, it usually refers to a red sauce made with cooked tomatoes, chili peppers, onion, garlic, and cilantro. There are many other types of salsa, for example, pico de gallo and salsa verde.

A starch (in fine white powder form) obtained from the endosperm part of the corn kernel. It's used as a thickening agent for soups, sauces, and other liquids.

A Jamaican spice blend that is used primarily as a dry rub or a marinade on grilled chicken and pork (aka jerk chicken and jerk pork). The mix can vary but there are three key ingredients: allspice, Scotch bonnet peppers, and thyme.

A French term referring to sweet or savory dishes prepared or served with whipped cream.