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      Quadrillage | 
      
      From the French word quadrille, meaning marked
      
      with squares or rectangles. In cooking, it refers to the square charred
      marks that are the result of a grill's hot grate "branding" the food.
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      Queso Fresco | 
      
      A white Mexican cheese, similar in flavor and
      texture to feta. It softens when heated, but doesn't melt. It's best
      crumbled on top of dishes like tamales and tacos.  | 
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      Quick Bread | 
      
      A non-yeasted, somewhat dense cake leavened
      with eggs and chemical agents such as baking powder or baking soda, mixed
      quickly, and baked. Quick breads are most often baked in loaf pans and are
      excellent for gift giving. Popular varieties include banana bread and
      zucchini bread, as well as muffins, popovers, and biscuits.  | 
      
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