Bain-marie—A double boiler.

Bisque—A paste or purée.

Blanch—To scald.

Bombe—Ices in a mold, an outside coating of one kind, a filling of another.

Bouchée—Mouthful.

Bouillon—Beef broth.

Brioche—A bread made rich with eggs.

Brochette—A skewer.

Canapé—Pieces of toast or bread, spread with some mixture.

Caviare—Salted and smoked sturgeon roe.