Culinary Terms & Jargon

Terms like mise en place, à la carte, umami, au jus.

7 terms in this category

Cornflour can mean cornstarch or finely ground corn flour, depending on the region and recipe.

Fond commonly means the flavorful browned deposits left in a pan after cooking.

Food safety is the set of practices that reduce foodborne illness during preparation and storage.

Food storage means keeping ingredients and prepared dishes under suitable conditions until use.

Green pepper may mean a green bell pepper, a green chili, or green peppercorns; context determines t...

Kosher food follows Jewish dietary law, including rules on permitted ingredients and separating meat...

Pareve (also spelled 'parve') is a culinary term used in Jewish cuisine to describe food items that...