cookery

sauté

Cook quickly in fat

• simmerCook just under boiling
• braiseSear, then slow-simmer
• roastDry-heat cooking method
• grillCooking surface over fire

poach · blanch · sear · stir-fry · steam · broil · fry · marinate

stove

Kitchen heating appliance

• ovenEnclosed cooking chamber
• rangeExtent of variation
• microwaveRadiation-based kitchen heater
• grillCooking surface over fire

broiler · smoker · wok · skillet · saucepan · stockpot · knife · whisk

gastronomy

Science of fine dining

• epicureanConnoisseur of sensual pleasures
• haute cuisineElevated culinary artistry
• degustationCareful tasting of foods
• artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople

farm-to-table · sous-vide · charcuterie · terroir · mise en place · brigade · tasting menu · plating

oven

Enclosed cooking chamber

• doughFlour-liquid mixture for baking
• yeastFermenting fungus
• flourMilled grain powder
• batterUncooked cake mixture

kneading · rising · proofing · parchment · bakeware · pastry · bread · cakes

seasoning

Substance improving food taste

• spicyHaving strong heat
• sweetTasting of sugar
• sourSharp, biting taste
• bitterSharp, unpleasant taste

umami · savory · tangy · aromatic · herbal · peppery · smoky · garlicky

ingredients

Parts of a mixture

• measurementsQuantified sizes or amounts
• instructionsGuidance on how to proceed
• preparationArranging things in advance
• methodOrderly way of doing

portions · servings · yield · timing · substitutions · variations · adaptations · scaling

French

Of or from Paris's nation

• ItalianOf or from Rome's country
• JapaneseOf or from Nippon
• MexicanOf or from Tenochtitlan's successor
• IndianPerson from either continent

Chinese · Thai · Vietnamese · Mediterranean · Moroccan · Ethiopian · Korean · Greek