Also a dessert mixture of fruit served many ways, with or without gelatin.Ī French phrase: A little bite of food to amuse the mouth and invigorate the palate.
Greek Mythology refers to ambrosia as the food of the gods (translation is "immortality"). A la mode means topped with ice cream.Īn Italian phrase meaning "to the tooth" used to describe pasta or foods that are cooked only to the point of doneness, often slightly underdone. Often served raw or medium rare and used in sushi and sashimi.Ī strong flavorful garlic mayonnaise mixture used for fish, meats and vegetables.Ī French word for "in the style of", often used by region A la Carte means items are priced and ordered separately. The Hawaiian name for yellowfin or bigeye tuna. Red wine often benefits from longer aging. Aged Wine is aged in both barrels and bottles. Aged Cheese is stored in a teperature controlled area until it develops the desired texture and flavor. to allow the enzymes break down connective tissues. Aged Meat is usually stored 3 - 6 weeks at 34 - 38 degree's F. In cooking "To Age" means to let food get older under controlled conditions. Use sifters, sieves or whisks to both aerate and sift. Ingredients aerates them while distributing small amounts of chemical leaveners or dry seasoning evenly through the mixture. Incorporates air to make ingredients like flour, lighter.
In cooking "To Adjust" means to taste during cooking and add seasonings or flavorings, as needed.įine-mesh sifter so large pieces can be removed. These are natural tenderizers and help break down foods by marinating. Wines, vinegars and lemon juice are many of the common acids used in cooking. Sourness is found naturally in many foods.
Below is our glossary of some common cooking terms.
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