Techniques

Cooking methods (roasting, braising), prep methods (chiffonade, julienne), preservation (pickling, curing).

875 terms in this category
oven

An oven is a thermally insulated chamber used for the heating, baking, and roasting of food.

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oven baked

Oven baking is a fundamental cooking technique that involves the dry heat of an oven to cook food.

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oven braised

Oven braising is a moist-heat cooking technique that involves slowly cooking food, typically tougher...

oven dried

Oven-drying is a culinary technique used to remove moisture from various food items, resulting in a...

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oven fried

Oven-fried is a cooking technique that combines the methods of baking and frying to create a crispy,...

oven fries

Oven fries, also known as baked fries, are potato wedges or strips baked in the oven until crispy an...

oven roasted

Oven roasting is a dry-heat cooking technique that involves exposing food to high, direct heat withi...

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over easy

Over easy refers to a method of frying or cooking eggs in which the egg is flipped over once during...

overnight baking

Overnight baking, also known as delayed baking or retarded fermentation, is a technique in baking wh...

overnight chilling

Overnight chilling is a culinary technique used to chill and set various food items, typically desse...

overnight marinating

An overnight marinade is a culinary technique used to infuse meats, seafood, or vegetables with flav...

overnight oats

Overnight oats, also known as "refrigerator oats," is a simple and convenient breakfast dish made by...

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overnight rest

The 'overnight rest' is a culinary technique used to allow ingredients or prepared dishes to rest an...

overnight soak

An overnight soak is a simple food preparation technique used to soften and hydrate certain ingredie...

overnight starter

An overnight starter, also known as a poolish or biga, is a pre-fermented dough or batter used in ba...

oxidized wine

Oxidized wine, also known as "tired" or "stale" wine, refers to a wine that has been exposed to exce...

paillard

A paillard is a thin, flattened piece of meat, typically chicken, veal, or beef, that has been pound...

pain au levain

Pain au levain is a traditional French bread made with a natural sourdough starter rather than comme...

pain perdu

Pain perdu is a classic French culinary term that refers to a dish made from stale or day-old bread.

palate cleanser

A palate cleanser, also known as a 'palate refresher', is a small, usually simple dish or beverage s...

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palmier

A palmier is a type of French pastry that resembles the shape of a palm leaf or butterfly.

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panade

Panade is a culinary technique used to create a thick, creamy binding agent for various dishes, part...

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pan drippings

Pan drippings, also known as fond, are the flavorful browned bits and juices that remain in the cook...

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pan fried

Pan frying is a cooking technique that involves cooking food in a shallow layer of hot oil or fat in...

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pan grilled

Pangrilled refers to a cooking technique in which food is grilled or seared directly in a hot, dry p...

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panini

A panini is a type of Italian grilled sandwich, typically made with bread that has been pressed and...

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pan pizza

Pan pizza is a style of pizza that is baked in a deep, oiled pan rather than directly on a baking st...

pan roasted

Pan roasting is a dry-heat cooking technique used to prepare a variety of foods, particularly meats,...

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pan seared

Pan searing is a dry-heat cooking technique used to create a flavorful, golden-brown crust on the su...

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pan-searing

Pan-searing is a dry-heat cooking technique used to develop a flavorful, crispy exterior on various...

papillote

A 'papillote' (pronounced pah-pee-YOHT) is a French cooking technique that involves baking food, typ...

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parboil

Parboiling, sometimes called pre-cooking, is a culinary technique that involves partially cooking an...

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parchment packet

A parchment packet, also known as en papillote, is a cooking technique in which food is baked or ste...

par cooking

Parcooking, also known as par-cooking or precooking, is a culinary technique in which food is partia...

pasta bake

Pastabake is a type of baked pasta dish.

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pasta sheets

Pasta sheets are thin, flat sheets of pasta dough that are used as a base for various Italian dishes...

pasteurization

Pasteurization is a food processing technique that involves the controlled application of heat to a...

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pastry bag

A pastry bag, also known as a piping bag or icing bag, is an essential tool used in baking and decor...

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pastry tip

A pastry tip, also known as a piping tip or nozzle, is a small, conical-shaped tool used in baking a...

pate a choux

Pâte à choux, also known as choux pastry, is a light and airy pastry dough used in a variety of swee...

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pate brisee

Pâte brisée is a classic French shortcrust pastry dough used as the base for a variety of savory and...

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pâte sucrée

Pâte sucrée is a sweet tart pastry with a crisp texture that holds its shape well.

pâtisserie

Pâtisserie is the French tradition and craft of making fine pastries and baked goods, encompassing i...

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patty

A patty is a small, flattened disk or cake of ground or minced meat, vegetables, or other ingredient...

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paupiette

A paupiette is a French culinary technique in which a thin slice of meat, fish, or poultry is rolled...

pearling

Pearling is a milling process that removes the tough outer hull and some or all of the bran layer fr...

peeler

A peeler, also known as a vegetable peeler or paring knife, is a small handheld kitchen tool used to...

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peeling

Peeling is a common culinary technique used to remove the outer skin or rind of various fruits, vege...

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pellicle

A pellicle is a thin, dry, and often glossy skin that forms on the surface of foods during certain c...

pepes

Pepes is an Indonesian cooking method, most associated with Javanese cuisine, in which seasoned fish...

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