| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | aged | matured to develop flavor |
| 2. | aioli | garlic mayonnaise sauce |
| 3. | airy | full of tiny air pockets |
| 4. | al dente | firm to the bite |
| 5. | amuse-bouche | small complimentary appetizer |
| 6. | au jus | served with natural juices |
| 7. | balanced | harmonious in taste |
| 8. | bitter | sharp and not sweet |
| 9. | blanched | briefly boiled then cooled |
| 10. | bold | strong and noticeable |
| 11. | braised | slow-cooked in some liquid |
| 12. | briny | salty like seawater |
| 13. | brothy | like flavorful broth |
| 14. | butterscotchy | like butter and brown sugar |
| 15. | buttery | rich like butter |
| 16. | caramelized | browned until sugars deepen |
| 17. | charred | blackened by high heat |
| 18. | chewy | needing a lot of chewing |
| 19. | citrusy | bright like citrus |
| 20. | complex | having many flavor layers |
| 21. | creamy | smooth, thick, and rich |
| 22. | crispy | firm and crackling |
| 23. | crumbly | breaking into small pieces |
| 24. | crunchy | making a crisp biting sound |
| 25. | cured | preserved with salt or smoke |
| 26. | decadent | luxuriously rich |
| 27. | delicate | light and subtle |
| 28. | dense | heavy and compact |
| 29. | dim sum | small Chinese shared dishes |
| 30. | earthy | resembling soil or mushrooms |
| 31. | emulsion | mixture of two liquids |
| 32. | fermented | changed by beneficial microbes |
| 33. | flaky | breaking into thin layers |
| 34. | floral | smelling or tasting like flowers |
| 35. | fluffy | light and soft |
| 36. | fresh | recently made or harvested |
| 37. | fruity | having fruit-like notes |
| 38. | funky | strong, unusual, often fermented |
| 39. | gamey | strong like wild meat |
| 40. | garlicky | strongly flavored with garlic |
| 41. | garnish | decorative edible finishing touch |
| 42. | gelatinous | jelly-like in texture |
| 43. | gingery | flavored with ginger |
| 44. | gooey | soft, sticky, and melted |
| 45. | grassy | like fresh-cut grass |
| 46. | grilled | cooked over direct heat |
| 47. | hearty | filling and satisfying |
| 48. | herbaceous | fresh and herbal |
| 49. | hors d’oeuvre | small savory starter |
| 50. | jammy | thick, sweet, and fruity |
| 51. | juicy | full of flavorful liquid |
| 52. | light | not heavy or rich |
| 53. | luscious | richly pleasing to taste |
| 54. | malty | sweet and grain-like |
| 55. | marinated | soaked in seasoned liquid |
| 56. | meaty | substantial and meat-like |
| 57. | medium-rare | warm red center |
| 58. | mellow | soft and rounded |
| 59. | mezze | small Middle Eastern dishes |
| 60. | mild | not strong in flavor |
| 61. | mineral | showing stone-like notes |
| 62. | nutty | like nuts in flavor |
| 63. | oaky | showing oak flavor |
| 64. | paella | Spanish saffron rice dish |
| 65. | peppery | sharp like pepper |
| 66. | pickled | preserved in acidic brine |
| 67. | piquant | pleasantly sharp or spicy |
| 68. | poached | gently cooked in liquid |
| 69. | rare | lightly cooked inside |
| 70. | raw | uncooked |
| 71. | reduction | concentrated sauce by simmering |
| 72. | relish | chopped pickled condiment |
| 73. | rich | full-bodied and indulgent |
| 74. | roasted | cooked by surrounding dry heat |
| 75. | robust | strong and full-flavored |
| 76. | rustic | simple and hearty |
| 77. | salty | tasting of salt |
| 78. | sautéed | quickly fried in little fat |
| 79. | savory | salty or umami rather than sweet |
| 80. | seared | browned quickly over high heat |
| 81. | seasoned | flavored with salt or spices |
| 82. | smoky | having smoke flavor |
| 83. | sour | acidic in taste |
| 84. | spicy | hot with spice |
| 85. | succulent | tender and juicy |
| 86. | sweet | sugary in taste |
| 87. | tangy | pleasantly sharp and acidic |
| 88. | tapas | small Spanish savory dishes |
| 89. | tart | sharply sour |
| 90. | tartare | finely chopped raw dish |
| 91. | tempura | lightly battered fried food |
| 92. | tender | easy to cut or chew |
| 93. | toasted | browned with dry heat |
| 94. | umami | deep savory taste |
| 95. | unctuous | rich and oily |
| 96. | velvety | smooth and soft-textured |
| 97. | vinaigrette | oil and vinegar dressing |
| 98. | well-done | cooked through completely |
| 99. | yeasty | bread-like from yeast |
| 100. | zesty | bright and lively in flavor |