Food Prep
A flavorful liquid that food is soaked in before being cooked.
What us a marinade
To cut into very small pieces; to chop finely
What is minced
A bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the structure and strength of bone changes (lack of vitamin D).
What is osteoporosis
A separate dish from the plate of a main menu.
What is a la carte
The tip
What is Gratuity
To beat air into eggs, cream or batter using a looped wire utensil (a whisk).
What is whip
To cut into cubes of the same size
What is dice
Elevated blood pressure is defined as a systolic pressure 120 to 129, and a diastolic pressure less than 80
What is high blood pressure
A menu where multi-course meals with only a few choices are charged at a fixed total price.
What is prix fixe
Table Manners
What is etiquette
A purée is cooked food, usually vegetables, fruits or legumes, that has been ground, pressed, blended or sieved to the consistency of a creamy paste or liquid.
What is puree
Food that has been cut into uniform box shaped pieces with all sides equal.
What is cubes
A condition that develops when your blood produces a lower-than-normal amount of healthy red blood cells.
What is anemia
Used in restaurants to describe a dish that is available on a particular day and is different from those available on other days.
What is du jour
Examples are plates, bowls, and napkins
What is Tableware
A technique in cooking and baking where two mixtures of different thicknesses and weights are combined into one smooth mixture
What is folding
A slicing technique in which leafy green vegetables such as spinach, sorrel, or Swiss chard, or a flat-leaved herb like basil, are cut into long, thin strips
What is chiffonade
A condition caused by a severe lack of vitamin C in the diet.
People who don't include enough fruits and vegetables in their diet are at risk.
Symptoms may not occur for a few months after a person's dietary intake of vitamin C drops too low. Bruising, bleeding gums, weakness, fatigue, and rash are among scurvy symptoms.
Treatment involves taking vitamin C supplements and eating citrus fruits, potatoes, broccoli, and strawberries.
What is scurvy
A French culinary term meaning "with juice". It refers to meat dishes prepared or served together with a light broth or gravy, made from the fluids secreted by the meat as it is cooked.
What is Au jus
Includes the maitre'd, head waiter, and server
What is the Front-of-the-House
A process in the making of bread or dough, used to mix the ingredients and add strength to the final product.
What is knead
A preparation or garnish of food that has been cut into thin strips.
What is julienne
A chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood glucose.
What is diabetes
Describes pasta or rice that is cooked to be firm to the bite.
What is al dente
Examples are forks, knives, spoons ( any utensil)
What is Flatware