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Bacteria Microscopic organisms, some of which cause disease, including food-borne disease.

Bagged Cookies Cookies made from dough that is forced through a pastry bag into various shapes.

Bain-Marie A container of hot water used for keeping foods hot.

Bake To cook foods by surrounding them with hot, dry air. Similar to roast, but the term bake usually applies to breads, pastries, vegetables, and fish.

Baked Alaska A dessert consisting of ice cream on a sponge cake base, covered with meringue and browned in the oven.