![]() Macerate – The process of breaking down and softening various substances like soaking fruit in alcohol or sugar. Julienne – A french way of cutting foods into strips similar to matchsticks. Basic Cooking Terms DefinedĪl dente – Cooking pasta (or rice) so it’s firm to the bite.īaste – To spoon or brush a liquid (melted butter, stock, marinate, etc.) over a food as it cooks.īlanch – Immerse a food in boiling water for a short time then transferring it to ice water to stop it from continuing to cook.īraise – Cook/brown meat in fat at a high temperature then finish at a lower temperature for several hours.Ĭore – Cutting out the center of a fruit or vegetable.Ĭream – To beat together two or more ingredients, such as butter and sugar, until the mixture has a smooth and creamy consistency.ĭeglaze – To pour water, wine or stock in a pan with browned pan drippings.ĭredge – To coat food with a dry ingredient like flour or cornmeal before frying it.įold – To gently combine a light, airy mixture (such as beaten egg whites) with a heavier mixture (like sugar). This is a group of basic cooking terms – ones that we see quite often in recipes. I should say with this post, it isn’t a fully list of every cooking term known to man. It could also be because the recipe contains words they don’t understand. You may not understand a recipe because you haven’t read it fully (reading it more than once is advised). Most of their stories all stem from not fully understanding the recipe. I hear stories from friends about their inability to cook. Whatever the tough word is in the recipe, don’t let it deter you from actually making the dish. I’ve definitely Googled some things before (haven’t we all?). When you start with any recipe, you may see a ton of terms that you’re unfamiliar with. Getting started is the hardest part, right? So today, I’m sharing some definitions of basic/commonly used cooking terms. The other way is to provide with you the necessary tools for you to simply get started. One way to help you do that is for me to provide you with simple and delicious recipes along with tips and tricks to make your kitchen adventures enjoyable. ![]() This blog is meant for anyone looking to elevate their lives (specifically in the kitchen) in a really, easy, non-stressful way.
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