Tabasco Sauce
A hot sauce comprised solely of vinegar, red pepper, and salt.
Tahini
A nut-butter-style paste made from ground sesame seeds.
Tamarind Paste
A vitamin-rich, tangy, prune like pulp from the pods of a tropical Asian tree. It is used as a seasoning in curries and chutneys as well as for drinks, jams, or sorbets.
Tomatillos
Small, green, firm, tomatoes. They are covered with a paper like husk that's removed before cooking. Their acid flavor add a great flavor for sauces.
Tortillas
Mexican staple that are either made of flour or masa harina and cooked on a flat griddle called a comal.
Turmeric
From a rhizome plant that is often dried and ground. It is used to spice and color Indian and Southeast Asian cooking.