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:: Common Terminology used in Cooking ::
  • Appetizer :
    A titbit served before a meal also called as first course..

  • Bake :
    Cooking in an oven.

  • Beat:
    Making a mixture smooth by whipping or stirring with a spoon, fork, wire whisk, or beater.

  • Barbecue :
    Meat basted with a highly-seasoned sauce.

  • Batter :
    A mixture of flour and liquid of such consistency that it can be beaten or stirred. Usually used to coat foods for frying or making pancakes.

  • Baste
    The process of spooning or pouring pan juices over food while it cooks. This promotes moistness and a browned surface.

  • Bisque:
    A rich, thick, cream soup, usually made from prawns or lobster.

  • Blanch:
    Refers to partially cooking an ingredient, usually vegetables, by placing them in boiling water for a few minutes.

  • Blend:
    Combining ingredients until smooth and uniform in texture, flavor, and color.

  • Boil:
    Heating liquid, which causes a constant production of bubbles that rise and break the surface.