Here are the definitions for the letter "e"

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E.P.

Edible portion.

Earl Grey tea

This popular black tea was named for Charles Grey, the second earl in his line, who was also prime minister to King William IV in the early 19th century. An amalgamation of Indian and Sri Lankan teas, Earl Grey gets its elusive flavor from oil of Bergamot. The Earl is said to have been given the recipe by a Chinese mandarin with whom he was friends.

Early Richmond cherry

So named because it's the first sour cherry available in the late spring, the bright red Early Richmond is excellent for cooking purposes.

Earthenware

Clay bakeware that is glazed with a hard, nonporous coating. If high-fired, the earthenware is hard; lowering produces soft, fragile ware. Because of its inherent ability to release heat slowly, earthenware is favored for dishes requiring lengthy cooking such as baked beans and stews. Care must be taken to cool earthenware slowly and completely before washing in order to prevent the glaze from cracking. Once the glaze cracks, the exposed surfaces can adversely affect the flavor of foods cooked in the container.

Eating Chocolate

Chocolate in bar or other form for eating (as opposed to drinking chocolate, or cocoa, or cooking chocolate). Originally, chocolate was a beverage, made by grinding cacao beans and mixing them with liquid and spices. Over time, cocoa powder was invented and used in cooking as well as beverages. It was not until 1847 that "eating chocolate," or the chocolate bar, was created.

Eau de framboise

A raspberry brandy or spirit. As well as a drink, eau de framboise is often used in cooking to flavour sweet and savoury dishes.

Eau de vie

French for water of life, this term describes any colorless, potent Brandy or other spirit distilled from fermented fruit juice. Kirsch (made from cherries) and Framboise (from raspberries) are the two most popular eaux de vie.

Eau-de-vie

An 80 - 90 proof clear fruit alcohol. Framboise (raspberry) is a popular type.

Eau-de-vie de Framboise

Eau de vie is an 80 - 90 proof clear fruit alcohol. Framboise means it is raspberry flavored.

Ebi

Boiled Shrimp. See also Ama Ebi

Eccles cake

Eccles cake is named for the Lancashire, England, town of Eccles, this small domed confection has a filling of currants and other dried fruit mixed with sugar and butter and encased in a puff pastry shell.

Eclair

A small, oblong, cream-filled pastry made with choux Pastry (cream-puff pastry dough). Unlike cream Puffs, eclairs are usually topped with a sweet icing.

Ecossaise

The French term for Scottish.

Ecuadorian Salmon Tartare with Plantain

served very cold on a banana leaf with South American olives, suncorn, and a deviled egg.

Edam cheese

Hailing from Holland, this mellow, savory cheese has a pale yellow interior with a red or yellow paraffin coating (the yellow is more common in Holland). It's made from part skimmed milk (40 percent milk fat) and comes in spheres that can weigh anywhere from 1 to 4 pounds. Edam is second only to Gouda as Holland's most exported cheese. It's a great all-purpose cheese, especially good when served with dark beer.