Cooking

Cooking

The process of preparing food, usually with heat.

Industry: Culinary arts

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Pinch

Culinary arts; Cooking

A small amount of a dry ingredient (the amount that can be pinched between a finger and the thumb).

To partially cook fruits, vegetables, or nuts in boiling water or steam to intensify and set colour and flavor. This is an important step in preparing fruits and vegetables for freezing. Blanching ...

Direct grilling

Culinary arts; Cooking

Method of quickly cooking food by placing it on a grill rack directly over the heat source. A charcoal grill is often left uncovered, while a gas grill is generally covered.

Stir-fry

Culinary arts; Cooking

A method of quickly cooking small pieces of food in a little hot oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat while stirring constantly.

Lard

Culinary arts; Cooking

A product made from pork fat that is sometimes used for baking. It's especially noted for producing light, flaky piecrusts. Today, shortening is commonly used instead of lard.

All-purpose flour

Culinary arts; Cooking

This flour is made from a blend of soft and hard wheat flours and, as its name implies, can be used for many purposes, including baking, thickening, and coating. All-purpose flour usually is sold ...

Shortening

Culinary arts; Cooking

A vegetable oil that has been processed into solid form. Shortening commonly is used for baking or frying. Plain and butter-flavor types can be used interchangeably. Store in a cool, dry place. Once ...