Italian Pasta
This long, thin, cylindrical pasta is perhaps the most iconic Italian noodle.
what is spaghetti
This basic knife cut creates cubes with all sides typically measuring ½ inch x ½ inch x ½ inch.
what is dice?
This handheld tool with sharp teeth is used for grating cheese, vegetables, or citrus zest.
what is a Grater?
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what is sharp?
This moist heat cooking method involves simmering food gently in a flavorful liquid just below the boiling point.
What is poaching?
These "little ears" are a shell-shaped pasta often served with broccoli rabe or sausage.
What is orecchiette?
This precise knife cut results in very small, uniform cubes, approximately ⅛ inch x ⅛ inch x ⅛ inch.
What is a brunoise?
This long-handled tool with a flat, perforated head is used for lifting and draining cooked pasta or vegetables from liquid.
what is a slotted spoon?
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what is hot?
This dry heat cooking method uses radiant heat from an overhead source to cook food.
What is Broiling?
This flat, ribbon-like pasta comes in various widths, including fettuccine and tagliatelle.
What is pappardelle?
this knife cut produces thin, baton-shaped pieces, roughly ¼ inch x ¼ inch x 2 inches.
What is a batonnet?
This tool, often made of silicone or rubber, is used for scraping bowls and folding ingredients.
What is a spatula
This term describes the practice of preparing ingredients ahead of time to streamline service.
what is prepping?
This combination cooking method involves first browning food in fat over high heat, then finishing it in a covered pot with liquid.
What is Braising?
These small, stuffed pasta pockets can be filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables and are often served in broth or with butter and sage.
What is tortellini?
This knife cut is the larger version of the batonnet, yielding thick, rectangular cuts about ½ inch x ½ inch x 2 ½ - 3 inches.
What is a bâton?
This handheld whisk with thin wires is ideal for incorporating air into mixtures like eggs or cream.
What is a whisk?
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what is a hot box?
This dry heat cooking method involves cooking food quickly in a small amount of hot fat in a shallow pan.
What is sautéing?
This large, tubular pasta is often stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach and then baked.
What is cannelloni?
This rough cut produces irregularly shaped pieces, often used for vegetables in stocks or long-simmering dishes.
what is chop
This heat-resistant glove or pad protects your hands when handling hot pots and pans.
what is a oven mitt?
a term for a freezer
what is ice box?
This moist heat cooking method uses steam to cook food gently in a closed environment.
What is steaming?