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Table d’Hôte (tobble dote) (1) Referring to a fixed-price menu with no choices. (2) Referring to a menu on which prices are listed for complete meals rather than for each separate item.

Tagine (tah zheen) A spiced stew from North Africa, originally made in an earthenware dish with a conical lid; the dish is also called a tagine.

Tamis A drum sieve, consisting of a screen mesh in a round metal or wood frame.

Tamiser (tah mee zay) To sift; to press through a fine drum sieve.

Tang The portion of a metal knife blade that is inside the handle.