Bread is made of flour, water (or other liquid), and may or may not have a leavening agent, such as yeast. Seeds, grains, fruits, and nuts are sometimes added for flavor and texture. These ingredients... more

Angel hair pasta is a long, thin, delicate, and cylindrical noodle that is thinner and finer than spaghetti. Angel hair pasta can be purchased fresh or dried. more

Farfalle pasta resembles bow ties or butterflies. It is available in several sizes. more

Fettuccine is a long, flat ribbon pasta with a width of approximately 1/4 inch. It can be purchased fresh or dried. more

Fusilli is a spiraled pasta available in varying lengths. It is shaped like a corkscrew. Fusilli might be available in different colors (e.g. green or red) if ingredients such as spinach or tomatoes a... more

Gnocchi are small potato dumplings typically made with potatoes, flour, and egg. Sometimes other ingredients (i.e. cheese, vegetables) are added for additional flavor. Gnocchi generally have an oval s... more

Pasta shells are shaped like conch shells. Their exterior is ridged, and they have a large, open cavity great for stuffing. They are available in many sizes with jumbo being the largest. more

Lasagna noodles are thick, wide, and flat-shaped with flat or wavy edges. These noodles are typically layered between other ingredients to make a casserole called lasagne. Lasagna noodles are availabl... more

Linguine is a long, flat ribbon pasta with a width of approximately 1/8 inch. It is wider and flatter than spaghetti but narrower than fettuccine. It can be purchased fresh or dried. more

Macaroni pasta is short, narrow, and tubular. They are approximately one inch long. Those with a semi-circular curved shape are referred to as elbow macaroni. more

Orzo is a small pasta that resembles rice or barley. more

Pasta shells are shaped like conch shells. Their exterior is ridged, and they have an open cavity. Shells come in many sizes; large ones are typically stuffed while smaller ones are not. more

Penne is a short tubular pasta that has been cut on a sharp diagonal. It is available with a smooth or ridged surface. more

Ravioli are square, double-layered, stuffed pasta that resemble pillows. They are traditionally filled with ricotta cheese and often include other ingredients such as meat, seafood, or vegetables. Rav... more

Rigatoni is a short, wide tubular pasta with ridges. more

Rotini has a corkscrew-shaped pasta. It is similar to and often confused with fusilli. more

Spaghetti is long, thin, and cylindrical. It is classified as a strand pasta. Spaghetti can be purchased fresh or dried. more

Tortellini is a small, ring-shaped pasta typically stuffed with meat, cheese, and/or vegetables. They can be purchased fresh or dried with a variety of different fillings. more

Ziti is a long, thin, tubular pasta that is sold as long rods or cut into short tubes. more

Arborio rice is a short grain rice known as the classic risotto rice from Italy. It appears plump and contains more starch than many other types of rice. When cooked, its texture becomes creamy while ... more

Basmati rice is a long-grain, aromatic rice popular in Indian and Pakistani cuisine. It is considered one of the best quality white rices. When cooked, basmati rice is light, fluffy, and dry. The grai... more

Brown rice is the whole grain with only the inedible outer hull removed. It can be short, medium, or long grained. It has a slightly nutty flavor, which is stronger than white rice, and is considered ... more

Jasmine rice is an aromatic, long grain rice popular in Southeast Asian cuisine, particularly Thai cuisine. When cooked, the grains cling together and become soft and moist. Brown jasmine rice, which ... more

White rice is rice that has been hulled and polished to make it tender and cook faster. It also results in significant nutritional loss. To compensate for this, white rice may be enriched with certain... more

Wild rice is the seed of an aquatic North American grass. This highly nutritious grain is long and thin and typically comes in colors ranging from black to brown to green. When cooked, it has a chewy ... more