What's that Term?
to mix and move dough with your hands in order to develop the gluten structure of the dough.
knead
a dessert or sweet sauce made with milk, eggs, and sugar.
custard
tsp
teaspoon
a special pad used to handle hot items
pot holder
to drain liquid from food
colander
to remove the outer skin, rind, or layer from food, usually a piece of fruit or vegetable
peel
duck/goose liver delicacy
Foie gras
oz
ounces
the first thing to do before starting to cook
wash your hands
tools ensure that amounts of food are exact in the recipe
measuring cups and spoons
to cut food with a knife into 1/8 inch pieces or smaller
mince
Greek dish of roasted meat and tomato sandwiched in pita bread
gyro
tbs
tablespoon
When walking with this tool hold it by the handle with point facing down
knife
a tool used to turn over food while cooking
spatula
to combine vigorously with a whisk, fork, or electric mixer, often with the goal of adding air to increase the volume of ingredients
beat
roasted bread, garlic, olive oil, onions, and tomato
Bruschetta.
lb
pounds
the last thing to check when done cooking
make sure oven and stove tops are turned off
Lighten and remove large pieces for ingredients like flour
sifter
to combine ingredients in a bowl or cooking vessel, often with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon.
stir
Mediterranean seafood soup
Bouillabaisse
c
cups
Don't let cooked food touch where raw food has been
cross contamination
A tool used to incorporate air into ingredients
whisk