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Vacherin / [vash-RAN ]:
A dessert consisting of crisp meringue rings stacked on top of each other and placed on a meringue or pastry base. The rings may also be made with almond paste. This "container" may be filled with ice cream or crème chantilly and/or various fruits.
Vanilla / [vuh-nil-uh]:
An essential flavoring that comes from the pod of a tropical vine, an orchid that climbs, vanilla planifolia. It is commonly used in the United States as vanilla extract; it is also sold powdered or by the whole pod. In Europe, the pod is used to flavor sugar which is then used in baking.
Vegetarian / [vej-i-tair-ee-uhn]:
An individual who has adopted a specific diet (or lifestyle) that reduces or eliminates animal products. Vegans eat no foods derived in any way from animals. Lacto-ovo-vegetarians include dairy products and eggs in their diet. Ovo-vegetarians include eggs in their diets.
Velouté / [vuh-loo-tey] [French]: A smooth creamy sauce of various stock bases thickened with a roux. This is used as a base for other more complex sauces, though it may be used alone.
Venison / [ven-uh-suhn]:
Meat from large game animals in the deer family but often used to refer specifically to deer meat.
Vinaigrette / [vin-uh-gret]:
A cold sauce or dressing of vinegar and oil, usually with various flavorings.
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