Techniques

whipped topping

Whipped topping is a light, airy dessert topping used to add a fluffy, creamy texture to sweet dishe...

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whisk

A whisk is a culinary tool used for blending, mixing, and aerating a variety of ingredients in the k...

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whole fish

A 'whole fish' refers to a fish that has been cooked or prepared for consumption without being fille...

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wild fermentation

Wild fermentation, also known as spontaneous fermentation, is a traditional food preservation and fl...

wilted

Wilted describes leafy greens or herbs that have been briefly, gently cooked until their texture sof...

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wilted greens

Wilted greens refer to leafy green vegetables that have been briefly cooked, resulting in a softened...

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windowpane test

The windowpane test checks whether bread dough can stretch into a thin membrane without immediately...

wine braising

Wine braised describes dishes, typically tougher cuts of meat or vegetables, cooked through wine bra...

wine reduction

A wine reduction is a culinary technique used to concentrate the flavor of wine by simmering it over...

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wood fired

Wood-fired cooking refers to the use of a wood-burning oven, grill, or other cooking apparatus to pr...

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wood fired oven

A wood fired oven, also known as a brick oven or masonry oven, is a type of cooking equipment.

wood smoke

Wood smoke is a culinary technique and flavor profile that involves the use of smoke from burning wo...

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wrapper

A wrapper is a thin, pliable layer of material used to encase or envelop a food item.

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yaki

Yaki is a Japanese cooking technique of grilling or broiling food over direct, high heat.

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yassa

Yassa is a West African braised chicken or fish dish.

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yeast bread

Yeast bread, also known as leavened bread, is a type of bread made using baker's yeast or other leav...

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yeast dough

Yeast dough is a type of bread or pastry dough that utilizes the leavening properties of active yeas...

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yeast doughnut

A yeast doughnut, also known as a raised doughnut, is a type of doughnut made with a yeast-leavened...

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yeast raised

Yeast raised describes baked goods, such as breads, pastries, and other doughs, that are leavened us...

yeast rolls

Yeast rolls are a type of soft, fluffy bread product made with the addition of active dry yeast.

yogurt marinade

A yogurt marinade is a culinary technique that involves submerging meat, poultry, or vegetables in a...

yudane

Yudane is a flour scald used to make soft bread by mixing boiling water into part of the flour.

zabaglione

Zabaglione, also known as sabayon, is a classic Italian custard-like dessert made from whipped egg y...

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zesting

Zesting refers to the process of removing the thin, outermost layer of the peel or rind of citrus fr...

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zucchini chips

Zucchini chips are a popular snack made by thinly slicing fresh zucchini and baking or frying them u...