100 Words Related to Food & Cooking

No.	Term	Definition
1.	acid	Sour component balancing flavors.
2.	al dente	Cooked firm to the bite.
3.	allspice	Warm spice from dried berries.
4.	almond flour	Ground almonds used for baking.
5.	appetizer	Small dish before a meal.
6.	aroma	Smell that influences taste.
7.	bake	Cook with dry oven heat.
8.	basting	Moistening food during cooking.
9.	batter	Pourable mixture for baking or frying.
10.	bean	Edible seed from legumes.
11.	beat	Mix vigorously to add air.
12.	blanch	Briefly boil, then cool quickly.
13.	blend	Mix until smooth or combined.
14.	boil	Cook in bubbling liquid.
15.	braise	Slow-cook in little liquid.
16.	broil	Cook with intense top heat.
17.	brown	Cook until surface darkens.
18.	butter	Dairy fat used for cooking.
19.	caramelize	Brown sugars to deepen flavor.
20.	chop	Cut into rough pieces.
21.	cilantro	Fresh herb with bright flavor.
22.	cinnamon	Sweet, woody spice from bark.
23.	clove	Strong, aromatic dried flower bud.
24.	coddle	Gently cook below a simmer.
25.	core	Remove central seed area.
26.	crisp	Firm, crunchy texture.
27.	crouton	Toasted bread pieces for salads.
28.	cube	Cut into small square pieces.
29.	cumin	Earthy spice from dried seeds.
30.	curdle	Separate into lumps and liquid.
31.	dash	Very small amount added.
32.	deglaze	Dissolve browned bits with liquid.
33.	dice	Cut into small even cubes.
34.	dill	Feathery herb with tangy taste.
35.	dough	Thick mixture for bread or pastry.
36.	dredge	Coat lightly with flour or crumbs.
37.	drizzle	Pour in a thin stream.
38.	egg	Common ingredient for binding and leavening.
39.	emulsify	Combine liquids that normally separate.
40.	fillet	Boneless cut of meat or fish.
41.	flambe9	Ignite alcohol briefly for flavor.
42.	flour	Ground grain used for baking.
43.	fold	Gently combine without deflating.
44.	fry	Cook in hot fat or oil.
45.	garlic	Pungent bulb used for seasoning.
46.	garnish	Decorative edible finishing touch.
47.	ginger	Spicy, aromatic root for cooking.
48.	glaze	Shiny coating of sauce or sugar.
49.	grate	Shred using a grater.
50.	grill	Cook over direct radiant heat.
51.	grind	Crush into small particles.
52.	herb	Leafy plant used for flavor.
53.	honey	Sweet syrup made by bees.
54.	ice bath	Icy water to stop cooking.
55.	infuse	Steep to extract flavor.
56.	ingredient	Item used to make a dish.
57.	julienne	Cut into thin matchsticks.
58.	knead	Work dough to develop gluten.
59.	ladle	Deep spoon for serving liquids.
60.	lemon zest	Grated outer peel of lemon.
61.	marinade	Seasoned liquid for soaking foods.
62.	mash	Crush into a soft mixture.
63.	measure	Determine quantity of ingredients.
64.	mince	Chop into very small pieces.
65.	mix	Combine ingredients together.
66.	oil	Liquid fat used for cooking.
67.	onion	Pungent bulb vegetable for flavor.
68.	oven	Enclosed appliance for baking and roasting.
69.	pan-sear	Sear quickly in a hot pan.
70.	parboil	Partially boil before finishing.
71.	peel	Remove outer skin or rind.
72.	pepper	Spice adding heat or bite.
73.	pickle	Preserve in brine or vinegar.
74.	pinch	Small amount held between fingers.
75.	poach	Cook gently in barely simmering liquid.
76.	portion	Measured serving size.
77.	preheat	Heat oven or pan beforehand.
78.	puree	Blend into a smooth paste.
79.	reduce	Simmer to thicken and concentrate.
80.	refrigerate	Chill to slow spoilage.
81.	rest	Let food sit before serving.
82.	roast	Cook with dry heat, usually oven.
83.	roll	Flatten dough with a rolling pin.
84.	roux	Cooked flour and fat thickener.
85.	saffron	Costly spice from crocus stigmas.
86.	sauce	Liquid accompaniment adding flavor.
87.	saute9	Quickly fry in little fat.
88.	season	Add salt, spices, or herbs.
89.	simmer	Cook in gently bubbling liquid.
90.	slice	Cut into thin flat pieces.
91.	smoke	Cook or flavor with smoke.
92.	sour	Sharp acidic taste.
93.	spatula	Tool for turning or scraping.
94.	spice	Aromatic seasoning from plant parts.
95.	steam	Cook using hot vapor.
96.	steep	Soak to extract flavor.
97.	stew	Slow-cook in liquid, covered.
98.	stir	Move spoon to combine ingredients.
99.	stir-fry	Quick fry while stirring constantly.
100.	sugar	Sweet crystalline ingredient.