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Chimichurri Definition: This is a thick herb sauce based on a melange/mix of olive oil, vinegar, and finely chopped parsley, oregano, onion and garlic, salt, cayenne and black pepper. Great with grilled meat. read more
Salpicon Definition: A French term describing cooked, diced ingredients bound with a sauce ( for savory ingredients) or soup or cream, used for fillings and or garnishes. What can we find in it ? Fish, meat, poultry, mushrooms, truffles and vegetables are often found in savory scalpions which are used to make canapes, fill barquettes, or croustades, to make croquette, as a garnish etc. This term is often seen on... read more
Royal icing Definition: This an icing made of powdered sugar, egg whites and a few drops of lemon juice. It hardens when dry, making it a favourite for bakers/pastry chefs as it durable for decorations such as piping, leaves, and ornamental writing/scrolling. Food color and flavouring can be added. Please read what others are saying: royal icing read more
To whip Definition: To beat one or several ingredients with a whisk ,egg beater , or fork, etc., until they either thicken , as in the case of cream, or become very smooth, as in the case of sauces, and vegetables/fruits that are being whipped to make a puree. Please read what they have to say : Whipped... read more
Filter Definition: To strain through a paper filter or cheesecloth or any other item or piece of equipment , designed to separate products. How do they filter ? Cheese Cloth or ...? Filter with cheesecloth Filter with paper What about : How Do You Filter Your Deep Fryer Oil? read more
Crostini Definition: Means " little toasts" in Italian, which are small thin slices of toasted bread that are usually brushed with olive oil. It can also mean a canape consisting of small toasts with a savory topping. Or refer to a crouton, used for salads and soups as a garnish. More great info : Perfect Crostini read more
Cooking Term Definition: Greek, Lebanese, Turkish, Syrian and Israeli: Falafel is a popular street and tavern dish created with the following ingredients: chickpeas onion garlic fresh mint cilantro herb Cayenne Olive Oil cumin Yeast The appearance of Falafel, is a cross between a chickpea vegetarian burger patty and a croquette. The mixture is managed in the same way, one might form a hamburger and then they are sauteéd in olive oil, drained on paper towel and the served with... read more
Ponzu sauce Definition: Japanese sauce made with lemon juice, or rice vinegar, soy sauce, mirin/sake and dried bonito flakes. Great dipping sauce for sashimi and chirinabe. More info: ponzo sauce read more
