Similar to mince, it means to chop food into small cubes
dice
Gemologists say the odds of finding one of these in an oyster are around one in 10,000
a pearl
This Russian word for "grandmother" has come to mean a headscarf
Babushka
Coq au Vin
chicken
To repeat a piece of poetry before an audience
recite
Culinary words for adding a last bit of color or flavor (mmm... parsley) include finish & this -ish verb
garnish
The oyster one of these utensils is the only one that ever goes on the right side of the plate
the fork
In a classic story this little girl is sent to bring food & drink to her grandmother, but a wolf has gotten there first
Little Red Riding Hood
Tournedos
beef
Falling products of condensation in the atmosphere
precipitation
To soak meat for several hours in a mix of oil, acid & flavorings--in the fridge, never at room temp
marinate
Just as you can have a this "of roses", you can also have one of oysters
a bed
You might hear these on your way to Grandmother's house for the holidays
sleigh bells
Wiener Schnitzel
veal
A car starts to do this--lower in value due to wear & tear--the second it leaves the lot
depreciate
To cook or stew gently just below the boiling point
simmer
Proverbial guide for when oysters are safe to eat
Months with the letter "R"
An Italian grandmother gives this command when it's time to eat
mangia
Scrapple
pork
To make a return as for something given, like a favor
reciprocate
Please explain better that you know this verb means to melt butter to sort out impurities
clarify
Oyster shell lining prized in jewelry making
Mother of Pearl
In 1870 William J. Canby claimed this woman, his grandmother, made the first U.S. flag; few now support his claim
Betsy Ross
Hasenpfeffer
rabbit
Superficially pleasing or plausible; it describes some arguments
specious