Nasturtium - All parts of the nasturtium are eaten, except the roots. The leaves and stems are peppery, and may be added to salads or sandwiches. Whole flowers may be used as a garnish, and seeds and buds can be pickled like capers.
Recipe: Grilled Salmon with Nasturtium Vinaigrette

Newburg - A rich dish of cooked lobster, shrimp, or other shellfish in a sauce made of cream, butter, egg yolks, sherry, and seasonings. The dish is often served over toast points.
Recipe: Lobster Newburg

Nonpareil - A tiny hard candy used to decorate cookies, candy, cakes, etc..

Nopales - Fleshy leaves of the prickly pear, or nopal cactus. Nopales have a tart, green bean-like flavor. The thorns are shaved off before using, then they are usually simmered until tender then used in salads, scrambled eggs, and other dishes.
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Nougat - A chewy or hard confection made with honey or sugar, nuts, and sometimes chopped dried or candied fruit. White nougat is made with beaten egg white.

Non-Reactive Pan - A nonpourous pan which does not produce a chemical reaction when it comes into contact with acidic foods. An aluminum pan is reactive, while stainless steel, glass, and enamel are not.

Nutmeg - An aromatic spice with a sweet and spicy flavor. Nutmeg is a hard, oval seed about 1 inch long. It's available ground or whole. Recipe: Nutmeg Butter Cake Recipe