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Cooking

The process of preparing food, usually with heat.

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Croûte

Culinary arts; Cooking

French for "crust," croûte generally describes a thick, hollowed-out slice of bread (usually toasted) that is filled with food. It can also refer to a pastry case used for the same purpose. ...

Hailing from Scotland, this cow's-milk cheese is quite mild when young, sharpening slightly as it ages. The ivory-colored Dunlop resembles a soft cheddar in texture. It's delicious with breads and ...

Cognac

Culinary arts; Cooking

Hailing from in and around the town of Cognac in western France, this potent potable is the finest of all brandies. Cognac is double-distilled immediately after fermentation. It then begins its ...

Blini

Culinary arts; Cooking

Hailing from Russia, blini (singular, blin) are small, yeast-raised buckwheat pancakes that are classically served with sour cream and caviar or smoked salmon.

Assam tea

Culinary arts; Cooking

Hailing from India's Assam district, this black tea produces a strong-flavored, full-bodied brew with a reddish tinge. See also tea.

Babka

Culinary arts; Cooking

Hailing from Poland, this rum-scented sweet yeast bread is studded with almonds, raisins and orange peel.

Gianduja

Culinary arts; Cooking

Hailing from Switzerland, gianduja is a silky-smooth, hazelnut-flavored chocolate that comes in several styles including milk chocolate and bittersweet chocolate. It's available in gourmet markets ...