Cooking Terms Glossary
Learn the language of cooking with our comprehensive glossary of culinary terms.
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Panbroil
To cook uncovered on a hot surface removing fat as it accumulates.
Parboil
To cook food in a boiling liquid until partially done. Cooking is usually completed by another metho...
Pare
To remove outer covering of fruit or vegetable with a knife.
Peel
To strip off or pull away outer covering of fruit or vegetable.
Poach
To cook slowly in simmering liquid such as water or milk.
Puree
To put food through a sieve, blender or processor to produce the thick pulp or paste with juice.