kitchen basics
This tool is used to chop, slice, and dice ingredients.
a knife
This Italian dish is made with layers of pasta, cheese, and sauce.
lasagna
This ingredient is used to sweeten foods and is often white and granulated.
sugar
This British chef is known for shows like Hell’s Kitchen.
Gordon Ramsay
This term means to mix ingredients until smooth and creamy.
blending
This unit is commonly used to measure small amounts of ingredients like spices.
a teaspoon
This Japanese dish consists of vinegared rice and seafood or vegetables.
sushi
This dairy product is made by churning cream.
butter
This American chef popularized French cuisine in the U.S.
Julia Child
This baking term means to gently fold ingredients together.
folding
This appliance is used to bake cakes and roast meats.
an oven
This Mexican dish is a folded tortilla filled with meat, beans, or cheese.
a taco
This spice is made from dried and ground peppercorns.
black pepper
This celebrity chef is known for his “30-minute meals.”
Jamie Oliver
This technique means to cook food quickly in a small amount of oil.
sautéing
This technique means cooking food in boiling water.
boiling
This Indian dish is a creamy curry often made with chicken and spices.
butter chicken
This ingredient helps dough rise by producing gas.
yeast
This chef and TV host is famous for Parts Unknown.
Anthony Bourdain
This method involves cooking food slowly in liquid at low heat.
simmering
This surface is used to roll out dough.
a countertop (or rolling board)
This French dish is a slow-cooked stew of meat and vegetables.
coq au vin
This liquid fat is commonly used in cooking and frying.
oil
This Spanish chef is known for molecular gastronomy and El Bulli.
Ferran Adrià
This technique caramelizes sugar on top of desserts using a torch.
brûléeing