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Cooking

The process of preparing food, usually with heat.

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Bâtarde

Culinary arts; Cooking

Literally translated as "bastard," culinarily batarde refers to a traditional white loaf of bread that's slightly larger than a baguette.

Entrecôte

Culinary arts; Cooking

Literally meaning "between the ribs," this French term refers to a steak cut from between the ninth and eleventh ribs of beef. It's a very tender cut and is usually cooked by quickly broiling or ...

Bierkäse

Culinary arts; Cooking

Literally translated as "beer cheese," this soft, ripened German cheese has a sharp, pungent flavour similar to limburger. It goes well with dark bread and dark beer. See also cheese.

épices fines

Culinary arts; Cooking

Literally meaning "fine spices," this complex blend of herbs and spices is usually marketed under the name spice parisienne.

Antipasto

Culinary arts; Cooking

Literally meaning "before the pasta," this Italian term refers to hot or cold hors D'oeuvre. An assortment of antipasti could include appetisers such as cheese, smoked meats, olives, fish and ...

Literally translated as "good wife," the term bonne femme describes food prepared in an uncomplicated, homey manner. Sole bonne femme is a simply poached fish served with a sauce of white wine and ...

Braunschweiger

Culinary arts; Cooking

Named after the German town of Braunschweig, this smoked liver sausage enriched with eggs and milk is the most famous of the liverwursts. It's soft enough to be spreadable and is usually served at ...