Do you know your cilantro from your coriander? Your sultanas from your raisins? Take a look at this comprehensive list of American v British food terms so you can crack on with any recipe.
American v British Food Terms
For baking
| American English | British English |
| Unsweetened cocoa | Cocoa powder |
| Vanilla extract | Vanilla essence |
| Peanut oil | Ground nut oil |
| Leavening agent | Raising agent |
| Baking soda | Bicarbonate of soda |
| Superfine sugar | Caster sugar |
| Heavy cream | Double cream |
| Half and half | Single cream |
| Pie case | Pastry case |
| All purpose flour | Plain flour |
| Golden raisins | Sultanas |
| Taffy | Toffee |
| Molasses | Treacle |
| Corn starch | Cornflour |
| Canola oil | Rapeseed oil |
Equipment
| American English | British English |
| Skillet | Frying pan |
| Broiler | Grill |
| Saran wrap | Clingfilm |
| Wax paper | Greaseproof paper |
| Crock pot | Slow cooker |
Vegetables
| American English | British English |
| Cilantro | Coriander |
| Dill pickle | Pickled cucumber |
| Fava | Broad bean |
| Eggplant | Aubergine |
| Romaine lettuce | Cos lettuce |
| Zucchini | Courgette |
| Bell peppers | Green & red peppers |
| Snow peas | Mangetout |
| Arugula | Rocket |
| Green onions | Spring onions |
| Rutabaga/turnip | Swede |
| Beet | Beetroot |
| Scallion | Spring onion |
Everything else
| American English | British English |
| Wholewheat | Wholemeal |
| Jelly | Jam |
| Jello | Jelly |
| Smoked herring | Kipper |
| Ground beef | Mince beef |
| Shrimp | Prawn |
| Cream puff | Profiterole |
| Biscuit | Scone |
| Cream of wheat/grits | Semolina |
| Porterhouse steak | Sirloin steak |
| Candy bar | Chocolate bar |
| Candy | Sweets |
| Crackers | Water biscuits |
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