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Cooking Terminology
Find out what cooking terms mean before you flambe your bananas, caramelize your onions, or julienne your carrots.
709 Questions
What does 2 parts mean in cooking?
'Parts' is used to do a recipe for food or drink that is universal in application.
in any mixture you undertake, a part of 'this' is the same size as a part of 'that'.
So if you had a recipe that had:
one part eye of newt
two parts bats wings
six parts tears of a sad blind man
Then the volume of 'eye of newt' would be one sixth the size of 'tears of a sad bind man'.
In the US, it is mostly a measure used in mixed alcoholic drinks.
What is the meaning of premature oxidation?
When air gets to a wine and makes it insipid
Oxygen is wine's invisible enemy, and when a wine gets exposed to air, it becomes "oxidized." The result is flat, lifeless wine that loses its pretty, vibrant fruit scents and tastes insipid -- it will likely remind you of vinegar
In recipes, the letter C (c. or C.) usually indicates "cup" which is an 8 ounce measure. When used with a temperature, it would indicate Celsius rather than Fahrenheit degrees.
What is the meaning of flaky pie?
Flaky refers to the crust of a pie, which usually comes apart in flakes rather than crumbs.
What does flesh mean in cooking?
The flesh of any food would be the part inside the skin or outer covering.
What does mason pla mean in cooking?
You are most likely referring to "mise en place", which literally means "to put in place" and refers to arranging the food on a plate in a way that looks nice.
What is the meaning of a 'Watermelon speech'?
Watermelons contain water of 92%. A "Watermelon Speech" is a speech that isn't solid. It lasts as long as a watermelon. It comes and goes and doesn't leave an effect.
What does scored mean in cooking?
"Score" in cooking refers to making light cuts in parallel lines on the surface of the meat, pastry, etc., which you are preparing. (The cut depth should be no more than 1/16".) A second set of light cuts in parallel lines is made perpendicular to the first set, creating a diamond pattern. The distance between the cuts - scores - may be gauged to the size of the food being prepared.
To harvest means to gather or pick ripened fruits or vegetables.
The harvest refers to the yield of those fruits or vegetables once they've been picked.
What does envelopes mean in cooking?
Envelopes in cooking typically refers to wrapping a food in a covering, folding the covering over and sealing it along one edge.
What is the meaning of the phrase 'seasonal fruit' in relation to planning dishes?
"Fruit that currently can be harvested fresh" is the meaning of the phrase "seasonal fruit" in relation to planning dishes.
Specifically, a fruit can be considered available either through harvest, import or preservation. A harvestable fruit is one that is cultivated locally and therefore seasonally fresh. Importing and preservation will give more variety on a fruit shelf but may be detrimental to cost control and local producers.
What are wraps called in the US?
Tortillas are what we typically call the food in which we wrap things up. Otherwise, we call the actual food, Sandwich Wraps... or sometimes burritos. At the restaurant Chick-fil-A, they call them CoolWraps... McDonald's refers to them as "SnackWraps".... and Wendy's just calls them wraps... While some place like Chipotle calls them burritos.
What is the meaning of cce after a chef title name?
CCE after a chef's name, is a certification earned based on completed course work (schooling), years of experience, and the completion of a required exam. The Certification is provided by the American Culinary Federation, and they are the governing body, that decide the required qualifications to obtain this credential, and they also administer the exam. What it stands for is C>C>E>= Certified Culinary Educator. It allows those with this credential, to act as a mentoring chef and train and certify Apprenticed chefs, or to teach in an ACF recognized Culinary Education Program. Other designations are , CCC= Certified Chef de Cuisine, CEC= Certified Executive Chef, (Very difficult as well, and very prestigious, most chefs even executive chefs...opt for the CCC certification vs the CEC because it is a little easier to get, and it still carries a fair amount of weight in and of itself.) CMC= Certified Master Chef (this is a really hard one to get, and not many chefs can qualify.) CC -certified Culinarian ( this certification is more for nonprofessional "foodies", or cooks just starting out, that want to get a solid core foundation of knowledge. Preparing for the CC exam, will provide that. These are all (except CC) professional designations earned through years of study, practice, work experience and accomplishment. Not easy to obtain, and definitely well deserved for those who aspire to earn them. They tell potential employers, that you will bring a specific skill set to the table, one that is at a level that is held to a higher standard.
I have been a chef for 22 years and have earned my designations as: CEC, CCE, and CEPC (certified executive Pastry Chef).
What is the meaning of modeling in cooking?
Modeling in cooking means how you present food on a display. For instance, little decorations, flowers, or a big, happy, smiley faced salad.
A great meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed by many people!
A pantry cook is a type of food service professional who primarily prepares cold dishes, but may be called upon to cook hot meals. The table below outlines the general requirements for a career as a pantry cook.
What is the meaning of danyelle in English?
Danyelle is a derivative of Danielle - from Daniel, as in the lion's den in the Bible. The meaning of the name is "God is my judge".
Hope this helps!
What do you call burnt food at the bottom of a cooking pan?
Burnt food in the bottom of a cooking pan is called scorched food.
What is the Meaning of parsley sage rosemary and thyme in Scarborough fair lyrics?
The herbs parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme, recurring in the second line of each stanza, make up for a key motive in the song. Although meaningless to most people today, these herbs spoke to the imagination of medieval people as much as red roses do to us today. Without any connotation neccesary, they symbolize virtues the singer wishes his true love and himself to have, in order to make it possible for her to come back again.
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)Parsley is still prescribed by phytotherapists today to people who suffer from bad digestion. Eating a leaf of parsley with a meal makes the digestion of heavy vegetables such as spinach a lot easier. It was said to take away the bitterness, and medieval doctors took this in a spiritual sense as well. Sage (Salvia officinalis)Sage has been known to symbolize strength for thousands of years.
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)Rosemary represents faithfulness, love and remembrance. Ancient Greek lovers used to give rosemary to their ladies, and the custom of a bride wearing twigs of rosemary in her hair is still practised in England and several other European countries today. The herb also stands for sensibility and prudence. Ancient Roman doctors recommended putting a small bag of rosemary leaves under the pillow of someone who had to perform a difficult mental task, such as an exam. Rosemary is associated with feminine love, because it's very strong and tough, although it grows slowly. Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)According to legend, the king of fairies dances in the wild thyme with all of the fairies on midsummernight; that's the best known legendary appearance of the herb. But the reason Thyme is mentioned here is that it symbolizes courage. At the time this song was written, knights used to wear images of thyme in their shields when they went to combat, which their ladies embroidered in them as a symbol of their courage.It's a Japanese eel. It has white flesh and is eaten grilled, tempura fried, or steamed.
What is as served in culinary?
As served means no changes are made to a food once it is served to the diner.
