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Hunon refers to an Uzbekistan regional specialty made of potato, carrot, onion and meat-stuffed ring-shaped pastry made from mats of dough rolled into a roulette. Hunon is more delicious when served with Chaka, thick plain yogurt.

Hurmašice/Hurmasice refers to a traditional Bosnian dessert made up of flour, eggs and nuts (walnuts for example) formed into a dough and baked then sprinkled with a mixture of sugar melted into a mixture of boiling water and lemon juice.

Husa is a Czechoslovakia word for goose

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Husik is the Korean term for "dessert" or "after-dinner food". Husik tend to be semi-sweet and are almost scented with medicinal herbs and spices. Many of the Korean "Husik" or elaborate desserts has originated and were perfected in the royal and upper-class kitchens and even though preparation of these desserts are expensive and complicated, even ordinary Korean household make these desserts on special occassions, such as ancestral ceremonies and Korea's four (4) folk-festival days: (1) New Year's Day); (2) the first full moon of the first month; (3) the 5th day of the 5th month (Tano Nal); and (4) August full moon (Chusok Nal) all according to the lunar calendar. Husik are also prominent on feast tables during weddings and birthday parties, especially during first, sixty-first and seventy-first birthdays which are considered a milestone in a person's life. Examples of easy- to-prepare Husik are: Paesuk (Pears Poached in Rice Wine ), Injolmi (Sweet Rice Cake), Kyongdan (Sweet Rice Balls)

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Hutspot also known as Hochepot, Hot Pot or Hotchpotch refers to a thick stew, usually made of oxtail which is a specialty of Flanders, in the north of France. Other countries have their own version of Hutspot, the Dutch version is made with flank steak, and the vegetables are frequently mashed all together; the Belgian version may c ontain oxtail, pig's ears and feet, the Scots version often has added barley, and sometimes rabbit. In other parts of France it may contain chicken and beef.

Huzarensla refers to one of Dutch "heritage" or traditional dish; a Dutch meat and potato salad. Huzarensla is potato salad combined with beets, tart apple, and pineapple. It is served over a bed of romaine lettuce and topped with sliced boiled eggs.

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Hvorost refers to Russian deep fried crunchy dessert

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Deutsch: Hydratation / Español: Hidratación / Português: Hidratação / Français: Hydratation / Italiano: Idratazione

Hydration in the food context refers to the process of adding water or moisture to food ingredients, which can influence texture, flavour, and the overall cooking or baking process. Hydration is critical in many culinary techniques, including Bread making, dough preparation, and rehydrating dried foods.

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Hydromel refers to the popular beverage of the ancient world or ancient times.

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Deutsch: Hygiene / Español: Higiene / Português: Higiene / Français: Hygiène / Italiano: Igiene

Hygiene in the food context refers to the practices and measures taken to ensure that food is prepared, handled, and stored in a clean and safe manner to prevent contamination, spoilage, and foodborne illnesses. It encompasses everything from personal cleanliness of food handlers to the sanitisation of equipment and proper food storage methods.

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