Yes, you've got the right idea. I have the very rudimentary beginnings of my glossary here:
http://www.usmexfood.com/ And the code for it so far: <h3>Glossary</h3> <dl> <dt>Burrito</dt> <dd>A flour tortilla stuffed with beans, meat, cheese and other fillings and folded and wrapped compactly</dd> <dt>Habañero</dt> <dd>A particularly spicy chili pepper</dd> </dl>