Spices
This green herb, often paired with tomato dishes, is a staple in Italian Cuisine, and also comes in a dried version.
What is Basil?
This is the safe minimum internal temperature for cooking ground beef according to the USDA.
What is 160 degrees?
People with this allergy must avoid milk, cheese, and other dairy products.
What is Dairy Allergy?
This basic technique involves cooking food in a hot pan with a small amount of oil or butter.
What is Sautéing?
This response is used to acknowledge a command or direction in the kitchen.
What is “Heard”?
Known for its warm, sweet flavor, this spice comes from the bark of a tree and is often used in baking?
What is Cinnamon?
Water simmers at this temperature range, just below boiling.
What is 185-205 degrees?
This legume-based allergy can cause servers reactions and is one of the most common in children.
What is Peanut Allergy?
This cooking method involves submerging food in hot but not boiling liquid, often used for eggs or fish.
What is Poaching?
A cook might shout this when walking around a blind spot in the kitchen.
What is “Corner”?
This spice is made from dried flower buds and is often used in mulled wine or baked ham.
What is Cloves?
This internal temperature range (125-130 degrees) gives you this doneness level for a steak.
What is Rare?
This increasingly recognized allergy comes from tiny seeds often found on burger buns and in hummus.
What is Sesame Allergy?
This slow-cooking method uses low heat and liquid to tenderize though cuts of meat over time.
What is Braising?
Commonly heard in Spanish-speaking kitchens, this word is called out as a safety warning when moving with hot pans or warm plates.
What is “Caliente”?
Often found in curry Powder, this spice has a strong, slightly bitter taste and a bright yellow color.
What is Mustard Seed?
In candy making this temperature is required for a hard crack stage.
What is 300 degrees?
This allergy is often confused with a gluten sensitivity.
What is Wheat Allergy?
This French term refers to a technique of cooking food slowly in a water bath at a precise temperature, often in vacuum-sealed bags.
What is Sous Vide?
This call signals that a dish is ready to be picked up and served.
What is “Runner” or “Hands”?
Derived from the dried stigma of a flower, this luxurious spice gives paella its signature flavor and color.
What is Saffron?
This low-and-slow method often uses temperatures around 225-250 degrees to tenderize meats over hours.
What is Smoking?
Found in eggs, this protein can trigger allergic reactions in some individuals.
What is Albumin?
This high-heat, quick cooking method used in Asian cuisine involves rapidly stirring ingredients in a small amount of oil.
What is Stir-Frying?
This slang means a cook or server is overwhelmed or falling behind during service.
What is “In the Weeds”?