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To cook food just until firm, usually referring to pasta, but can include veggies
what is Al dente
to moisten food while cooking by spooning, brushing, or squirting a liquid, such as meat drippings to stock, to add flavour and prevent it from drying out.
what is baking?
To stir rapidly in a circular motion to make a smooth mixture, using a whisk, spoon, or mixer.
what is to beat?
To cook first by browning the food in butter or oil, then gently simmering in a small amount of liquid over low heat for a long period of time in a covered pan until tender.
what is to braise?
To expose food to direct heat on a rack or spit, often used for melting food like cheese.
what is broiling?
To cook over high heat (usually on the stove-top) to brown food.
what is browning?
To heat sugar until it liquefies and becomes a syrup.
what is to carmelize?
To cut vegetables into large squares, usually specified by the recipe.
what is chopping?
To beat ingredients (usually sugar and a fat) until smooth and fluffy.
what is to cream?
Like chopping, it is to cut food into small cubes, usually about 1/2 inch.
what is a cube
1/8 teaspoon.
what is a dash?
To cut into small pieces, usually 1/4 to 1/8 chunks.
what is a dice?
A spoonful of a semi-solid food, like whipped cream or masted potatoes, placed on top of another food.
what is a dollop?
To lightly coat uncooked food with a dry mixture, usually with flour, cornmeal, or bread crumbs, to be pan fried or sautéed.
what is a dredge?