culinary

epicurean

Connoisseur of sensual pleasures

• gastronomyScience of fine dining
• connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
• MichelinFrench tire manufacturer
• tasting menuCurated sequence of small courses

amuse-bouche · sommelier · degustation · prix fixe · artisanal · farm-to-table · molecular · fusion

chef

Professional kitchen leader

• sous chefKitchen's second-in-command
• pastry chefCook specializing in desserts
• line cookKitchen staff at stations
• saucierChef specializing in gravies

executive chef · apprentice · brigade · kitchen · restaurant · catering · food styling · recipe development

sauté

Cook quickly in fat

• simmerCook just under boiling
• grillCooking surface over fire
• bakeCook using dry heat
• roastDry-heat cooking method

fry · broil · poach · steam · braise · stew · blanch · flambe

umami

Fifth taste sensation

• sweetTasting of sugar
• sourSharp, biting taste
• saltyTasting of brine
• bitterSharp, unpleasant taste

spicy · savory · tangy · zesty · piquant · aromatic · herbal · earthy

chop

Quick forceful slice

• diceMarked cubes for chance
• minceCut into fragments
• julienneCut into thin strips
• kneadWork with hands

whisk · blend · marinate · season · emulsify · fold · temper · zest

stove

Kitchen heating appliance

• ovenEnclosed cooking chamber
• wokConcave cooking pan
• skilletShallow pan for frying
• saucepanHandled cooking vessel

stockpot · baking sheet · cutting board · mandoline · mortar · pestle · thermometer · scale

regional

Relating to an area

• ancestralOf one's forebears
• heritageInherited cultural legacy
• indigenousOriginating in a region
• classicOf lasting excellence

rustic · homestyle · street food · comfort food · festive · ceremonial · peasant · royal