An Italian word for "to the tooth", used to describe a food that is cooked only until it gives a slight resistance when one bites in to it
What is Al dente?
100
A food, usually an herb, spice or vegetable added to a preparation primarily to enhance its aroma and secondarily its flavor
What is an aromatic?
100
A French term for roasted meats, poultry or game served with their natural, unthickened juices
What is au jus?
100
One of a group of simple proteins found in many plants and most animals, found in egg whites.
What is albumen?
100
A French term for a dish garnished with almonds
What is Amandine?
200
a short grained rice with a hard core, white color and mild flavor, it becomes creamy when cooked and is used for risotto
What is Arborio Rice?
200
A French seasoning blend of fresh herbs and vegetables tied in a bundle with twine and used to flavor stocks, sauces, soups and stew, (the standard consists of parsley stems, celery, thyme, leeks and carrots)
What is a Bouquet Garni?
200
A rich stock or broth that has been clarified with a clearmeat?
What is Consomme?
200
Fresh, pasteurized skim or low-fat cow's milk cultured (soured) with Streptococcus lactis bacteria
What is buttermilk?
200
A French garnish or stuffing made from chipped mushrooms, onions and shallots sauteed in butter.
What is Duxelles?
300
A young, tender rice with a strong flower-like aroma and a delicate flavor
What is jasmine rice?
300
Food cut in to approximately 1/8" cubes
What is a Brunoise?
300
Unthickened soups, including broths, consommes and broth based soups
What is clear soup?
300
An egg that is whisked with seasoning and then sauteed
What is scrambled eggs?
300
Food that has been dipped in water and then frozen. Food that has been coated
What is glazed?
400
The most versatile and popular seed size of rice. The grains remain firm, fluffy and separate when cooked.
What is long grained rice?
400
A cooked mixture of equal parts flour and fat by weight, used as a thickener for sauces, soups and other dishes
What is roux?
400
To cut food into cubes
What is dice?
400
Eggs covered with milk or cream and sometimes bread crumbs and baked in a small dish until the whites are firm
What are shirred eggs?
400
Term that refers to a variety of leafy green vegetables that may be served raw but are generally cooked
What is Leafy vegetables?
500
A toxin that is harmful if eaten in large amounts, usually found in green patches, eyes and sprouts of potatoes
What is solanine?
500
A French seasoning blend of aromatic ingredients tied in a cheesecloth bag used to flavor stocks, sauces, soups and stew. Consists of parsley stems, cracked black peppercorns, dried thyme
What is Sachet de Espices?
500
to finish a sauce by swirling or whisking in butter until is is melted.
What is Monter au beurre?
500
Eggs that are pan fried and not turned over during the cooking process and their yolks remain visible.
What is sunny side up eggs?
500
To soak a food or seasoning in a hot liquid to extract flavors or impruties or to soften the items texture