Glossary of Cooking Terms

An Italian abbreviation, which stands for "Indicazione Geografica Protetta" or "Protected Geographical Indication." This designation is a certification that a food or agricultural product has been produced within the designated geographical region in a manner consistent with the qualities established by the Italian rating system governed by I.

An Italian abbreviation, which stands for "Indicazione Geografica Tipica" or "Typical Geographical Indication." This designation is a certification that an Italian wine has been produced within a broad designated geographical region using a specific grape varietal consistent with the requirements of the Italian rating system governed by I.

A type of wine glass approved by the Institut National des Appellations d'Origine that is certified and approved for the sampling and tasting of wine.

A type of ham that is Spanish in origin and produced exclusively from rare Iberian pigs, which are descendents of the wild boar and are the last European free-range pig breed.

A countertop storage utensil that holds and keeps ice from melting rapidly. Most often used in bar areas, buffets or kitchens when serving beverages, Ice Buckets are typically made from stainless steel, plastic, glass or copper and may be constructed of materials that contain insulation.

A common alcoholic beverage in Canada that is made from sweeter varieties of frozen apples, such as McIntosh or Spartan.

A popular dessert made with cream, sugar, and various flavorings that are blended together, infused with air, and frozen.

A pastry that serves as an edible container for ice cream and various ice cream types of dessert.

Although this utensil for producing home-made ice cream has changed significantly over the years, many still use the older methods with a hand churn attached to a wooden paddle placed within a wooden or metal container.

A kitchen utensil that is made to form ice cream into a slightly rounded or a well-rounded ball shape as the ice cream is taken from the container and placed into a cone, a bowl or onto a dessert.

A traditional small block of frozen water that is used to keep beverages and foods cool while they are being stored, prepared, served, and consumed.

Manufactured to freeze water into ice for cooling beverages or other food items, Ice Cube Trays are made in numerous sizes and styles that are designed for different purposes.

White wine produced from grapes that are kept on the vine until the first deep frost.

A type of crisphead lettuce that has crisp, light green leaves that are formed into a densely packed head.

A type of cookie in which the dough is prepared, rolled into a log shape, and refrigerated until the dough is firm.

Wine that is produced from grapes that have been semi-frozen. Discovered unexpectedly in Germany in the 1700's when a crop of grapes were partially frozen due to an early frost, icewine is now produced in colder climates throughout Europe and North America.

A variety of red chile that is small with a very hot flavor. It is Japanese in origin and is available fresh and dried.

A root vegetable related to the turnip and horseradish family, with a crisp texture and a peppery hot flavor.

A sweet spread that is applied to cakes, pastries, and cookies. It is also called frosting and can be prepared with a number of different ingredients.

A variety of russet potato known as Russet Burbank or Russet Brown, which is referred to as an Idaho potato because they are grown in the state of Idaho.

A variety of apple that has bright red outer skin and a cream colored crisp textured flesh.

A sheep's milk and milk whey cheese originating in the Basque and Navarre regions of Spain.

Imitation Crab, Imitation Lobster,

A type of processed cheese that are manufactured to offer a longer shelf life for consumers and retailers.

A hand-held kitchen utensil that serves to blend, whip, whisk, chop, or slice small food items.

A method for food manufacturers to freeze food items, such as poultry and beef, by exposing a food product to liquid nitrogen for a period of 6 to 10 seconds.

A method used by food manufacturers to freeze food items, such as poultry and beef, when preparing the product for further processing.

A variety of the herb thyme that is grown in tropical areas of Africa and Brazil and is very aromatic.

A flowering plant with buds, flowers, leaves, and stems that are edible. The leaves and stems have a peppery flavor and can be added to salads and sandwiches.

A variety of Eggplant characterized by their large oval shape and brighter purple coloring.

A type of pudding which is made with cornmeal, milk, molasses, butter, and seasonings which are cooked together in a saucepan and then baked until the pudding sets.

A long-grain variety of rice with red bran that is cultivated in India and has not been milled.

A medium-grain variety of rice that is cultivated in Indonesia. The rice is sold with only flecks of red bran covering the kernel so that some of the white kernel shows through.

Units used to cook food using a grilling method of cooking. The food is cooked without oils or liquids.

A gas that does not have a reaction when coming in contact with juice or wine (i.e.

A process that involves the soaking or steeping of a substance in hot liquid to extract the flavor of the substance being imersed in the liquid.

A metal ball, containing tiny holes, that is used to hold tea leaves, herbs and spices.

A metal strainer or polymesh basket, containing tiny holes, used to hold tea leaves, herbs and/or spices.

An African flat bread that is very thin and somewhat crepe-like in appearance. Made from flour ground from teff, a grain cultivated in Ethiopia, the bread begins as a batter that is poured into a skillet or baking pan and made into a round-shaped flexible flat bread that is baked only on one side.

A type of coffee that is processed into granules that does not require brewing in order to produce the beverage.

A type of flour that dissolves easily in liquids regardless of the temperature of the liquid.

A commercially prepared oat product in which the oats are precooked, flattened, and enhanced with salt or sugar or other flavorings.

A processed pudding mix that is packaged in a powdered form. The powder is mixed with milk and the resulting mixture sets quickly.

Rice that has been processed, pre-cooked, and then dehydrated to make it shelf stable.

An instrument used to measure the temperature of a food to determine if it has been cooked to its proper doneness or if it is being stored at a safe temperature.

"INAO" Glasses. Glasses made specifically for professional wine tasting.

Most often used as a storage utensil to keep foods and beverages properly cooled to keep food from spoiling and to keep beverages refreshing.

Term used to describe the coming together of various flavor components of wine.

Describes the quantity of the visual, taste, and aroma sensation of a wine.

A wine term that describes the blending together of the subtle qualities of aroma and flavor.