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Quail A small game bird, now domestically raised, usually weighing 6 ounces (175 g) or less.

Quatre épices (kaht ray peace) A spice mixture commonly used to season sausages and forcemeats; French for “four spices.”

Quenelle (kuh nel) (1) Dumpling made of meat, poultry, or fish purée, mixed with egg white and cream. Usually molded with two spoons into an egg shape. (2) Oval three-sided shape made using two large spoons.

Quiche A savory tart or pie consisting of a custard baked in a pastry shell.

Quick Bread A bread leavened by chemical leaveners or steam rather than yeast.