Monday, March 21, 2011

DID U KNOW ?

Allspice - Usually found in ground form, 
allspice is the flavor and in combination 
of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.

Ambrosia - A dessert of chilled fruits 
combined with coconut.
 
Arborio Rice - An Italian high-starch, 
short-grain rice and usually used for
Risotto.

Cajun - A cuisine with both Southern
and French influences.

Degrease - To remove melted fat from
the surface of liquid.

Dehydrate - To remove moisture from
food by drying it .

Garam Masala - An Indian term 
 warm or hot. Garam masala is a blend of up to 12 
spices, such as black pepper, cinnamon,
cloves, cumin cardamom, dried chilies,
fennel, mace, nutmeg, and other spices. 
  
Half and Half - A mixture of half cream, 
half milk. 

Jalapeno - A small, hot chily pepper,
usually green in color.



Water Bath - To place a container of food
in a large pan of warm water, which
surrounds the food with heat.

Julienne - To cut food into thin,
matchstick strips.

Macerate - To soak fruit or other
food in liquid  to soften it. 

Tahini - A paste of ground sesame seeds.

Zuppa - Italian word for "soup."


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