haloumi 
a frim, cream-coloured sheep-milk cheese matured in brine; can be grilled or fried, briefly, without breaking down.
ham hock
Smoked ham hocks are pork products commonly used in soups and are widely available in butcher shops, especially in winter.
hapuku
Also called groper, this deep sea game fish is prized for its firm, white flavoursome flesh.
harissa
a spicy condiment made from chillies, garlic, coriander, cumin, caraway and olive oil
hazelnut
Also known as a filbert; plump, grape-sized, rich, sweet nut with a brown inedible skin that is removed by rubbing heated nuts together vigorously in a tea towel.
hoisin sauce
a thick, sweet and spicy Chinese paste made from salted fermented soy beans, onions and garlic
hokkien noodles
Also known as stir-fry noodles; fresh wehat noodles resembling thick, yellow-brown spaghetti, needing no pre-cooking before being used.
horseradish cream
a creamy prepared paste of grated horseradish, vinegar, oil and sugar
hull
Both the leafy calyx of a strawberry and the action of removing it.
hummus
A Middle-Eastern salad or dip made from softened dried chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice and tahini (sesame seed paste); can be purchased, ready-made, from most delicatessens and supermarkets.
