The process by which heated water molecules move faster and faster until the water turns to a gas (steam) and vaporizes.
What is evaporation
100
A subsidiary food used to add flavor or character to the main ingredient in a dish.
What is garnish
100
A person who works in a skilled craft or trade; one who works with his or her own hands.
What is artisan
100
A list of foods and beverages available for purchase.
What is menu
100
Describes food prepared in accordance with Jewish laws.
What is Kosher
200
Pure oils extracted from the skins, peels and other parts of plants used to give their aroma and taste to flavoring agents in foods, cosmetics and other products.
What is essential oils
200
The rich intricate and elaborate cuisine of the 18th and 19th century French aristocracy and upper classes.
What is Grand Cuisine
200
The principal protein found in egg whites.
What is albumen
200
A paste of ground almonds, sugar and glucose used to fill and decorate pastries.
What is marzipan
200
A mixing method in which dough is worked to develop gluten.
What is kneading
300
Proteins that aid specific chemical reactions in plants and animals.
What is enzymes
300
An Italian style ice cream that is denser than American-style ice cream.
What is gelato
300
The sensations, as interpreted by the brain, of what we detect when a substance comes in contact with sense receptors in the nose.
What is aroma
300
A hard bowl in which foods such as spices are ground or pounded into a powder with a club shaped tool.
What is mortar and pestle
300
A large round yeast roll with a crisp crust and a curved pattern stamped on the top, used primarily for sandwiches.
What is a kaiser roll
400
The largest part of a cereal grain and a source of protein and carbohydrates.
What is endosperm
400
A connoisseur of fine food and drink, often to excess.
What is gourmet
400
Tiny oval seeds of a type of annual herb plant native to South America; used as a cooked grain and flour.
What is amaranth
400
A flavorful fortified sweet-to-semidry Sicilian wine.
What is Marsala
400
A German-style cake, often yeasted
What is kuchen (kook-en)
500
Describes a food encase in a bread or pastry crust.
What is en croute
500
Browning or glazing a food usually under a salamander or broiler.
What is glacage. (glah-sahge)
500
The browning of cut fruit caused by the reaction of an enzyme with the phenolic compounds present in these fruits.
What is acidulation
500
A frozen mousselike dessert, usually chocolate.
What is marquise
500
A light, buttery yeast cake studded with nuts and raisins and baked in a special fluted mold.