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Cooking

The process of preparing food, usually with heat.

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Delmonico potatoes

Culinary arts; Cooking

Named after the 19th-century New York restaurant of the same name whose owner-chef created this dish. It consists of cooked and creamed diced (or mashed) potatoes topped with grated cheese and ...

Alla bolognese

Culinary arts; Cooking

Named after the rich cookery style of Bologna, Italy, Bolognese refers to dishes served with a thick, full-bodied meat and vegetable sauce enhanced with wine and milk or cream. The term alla ...

Bolognese

Culinary arts; Cooking

Named after the rich cookery style of Bologna, Italy, Bolognese refers to dishes served with a thick, full-bodied meat and vegetable sauce enhanced with wine and milk or cream. The term alla ...

Named after the California city, the generally mild Anaheim is one of the most commonly available chiles in the United States. It is usually medium green in colour and has a long, narrow shape. The ...

Blue crab

Culinary arts; Cooking

Named because of its blue claws and oval, dark blue-green shell, the blue crab is found along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. It's marketed in both its hard- and soft-shell stages. See also crab.

Colbert sauce

Culinary arts; Cooking

Named after the chief minister of King Louis xiv, this sauce combines meat glaze, butter, wine, shallots, tarragon and lemon juice. It's served with grilled meats and game.

Corer

Culinary arts; Cooking

A utensil designed to remove the core (or center) from fruit or vegetables. Corers are usually made of stainless steel and come in different shapes for different uses. An all-purpose corer, used ...