http://www.yumsugar.com/ To die for. en http://www.yumsugar.com/2558963 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/15259/49_2008/7d56d17493fea991_Buche_de_Noel_definition.larger.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image outline left larger" height="188" width="240"></span><b>Bûche de Noël</b><br /> A Christmas cake native to France. Also known as a <b>yule log</b>, it is a filled, rolled sponge cake. To resemble a genuine yule log, the cake is then frosted on the outside with buttercream and finished with fresh berries, marzipan or meringue details, and powdered sugar to resemble snow. Originally, the yule log symbolized the hearth that families gathered around to celebrate the holidays. </p> <p><a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/photo/Caramel-Pecan-Buche-de-Noel-236797" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/2558963#comment Buche de Noel cakes christmas definition holiday Yule Log Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:15:33 -0800 YumSugar http://www.yumsugar.com/2558963 http://www.yumsugar.com/2370697 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/15259/42_2008/c05201f796e7646e_shiso.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left larger" height="217" width="232"></span><b>Shiso</b><br /> An herb related to mint and basil that is commonly found in Japanese cuisine, with an aroma of cinnamon, anise, basil, and citrus. </p> <p><b>Shiso</b>, much like parsley in America, is used in salads, sushi, sashimi, cooked dishes, and as a garnish. It also goes by the names perilla and Japanese basil. </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/2370697#comment definition herbs perilla shiso Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:00:05 -0700 YumSugar http://www.yumsugar.com/2370697 http://www.yumsugar.com/2021650 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/15259/38_2008/109880.larger.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image outline left larger" height="240" width="240"></span><b>Ponzu</b><br /> A citrus-based dressing or dipping sauce that is common in Japanese food. Thin in consistency and brown in color, this substance is made by boiling <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/659638" >mirin</a>, rice vinegar, fish flakes, and seaweed over heat. The liquid is then strained and mixed with <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/2021668" >yuzu</a> juice. <b>Ponzu</b> has a tart flavor and is used as a dressing for grilled meats and as a dip for vegetables and sashimi, among other things. </p> <p><a href="http://www.edenfoods.com/store/images/products/zoom/109880.jpg" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/2021650#comment condiments definition japanese ponzu sauce Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:00:22 -0700 YumSugar http://www.yumsugar.com/2021650 http://www.yumsugar.com/1889342 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/17470/34_2008/reduction.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" height="208" width="200"></span><b>Reduction</b><br /> A culinary process in which a liquid is thickened by boiling. As the volume of the sauce reduces through evaporation, the concentrated flavor of the liquid (usually a stock, wine, or vinegar mixture) intensifies. </p> <p><a href="http://www.vegsoc.org/christmas/2005/reduction.jpg" target="_blank">Source</a><br /> <br clear=all></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1889342#comment balsamic reduction cooking techniques definition reduce Reduction Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:00:45 -0700 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1889342 http://www.yumsugar.com/2021668 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/15259/38_2008/yuzu2.xlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarge" height="241" width="320"></span<b>Yuzu</b><br /> A citrus fruit of East Asian origin that is tangerine sized and green or yellow in color, with a tart flavor and distinctive floral aroma. <b>Yuzu</b> is rarely eaten as a raw fruit (and its fresh form is hard to come by in the United States). Rather, its juice is used to flavor dishes and sauces, and its rind is used to make marmalade or garnish foods such as miso soup.<br /> <a href="http://www.tradewindsfruit.com/yuzu_pictures.htm" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/2021668#comment citrus definition fruits japanese yuzu Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:00:20 -0700 YumSugar http://www.yumsugar.com/2021668 http://www.yumsugar.com/1889330 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/17470/34_2008/Calf_Sweetbreads_400.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" width="260"></span><b>Sweetbreads</b><br /> The thymus glands of veal, beef, and pork. There are two glands, one near the heart (which is considered more delicious) and one near the throat. </p> <p>Look for white, plump, and firm <b>sweetbreads</b>, and use within 24 hours of purchase. To remove the outer membrane, the glands are normally soaked in salt water before being cooked. </p> <p>They can be prepared a variety of ways and are sometimes used to make pate. </p> <p><a href="http://www.donaldrussell.com/prod_shots/Calf_Sweetbreads_400.jpg" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1889330#comment definition glands offal sweetbreads Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:15:08 -0700 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1889330 http://www.yumsugar.com/1965576 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/15259/37_2008/broccoli_rabe.larger.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left larger" height="240" width="237"></span><b>Broccoli rabe</b><br /> Also known as broccoli raab, broccoletti, and rapini, this cabbage relative has small florets with leaves that resemble those of kale. Known for its bitter flavor, <b>broccoli rabe</b> is often blanched to tone down the bitterness, then sautéed with garlic and olive oil or lemon and red pepper flakes and mixed into pastas, pizzas, and other dishes. It is common in southern Italian cuisine and has gained popularity in restaurants across the US.</p> <p><a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/photo/BROCCOLI-RABE-102283" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1965576#comment broccoletti broccoli broccoli raab broccoli rabe definition Rapini Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:45:55 -0700 YumSugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1965576 http://www.yumsugar.com/1956548 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/15259/37_2008/farro.larger.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right larger" height="240" width="214"></span><b>Farro</b><br /> An ancient bristled grain that originated in the Middle East. Also known as emmer, this mother grain to all modern varieties of wheat is grown primarily in northern Italy and is prepared like rice to produce a plump, chewy berry that may be added into pilaf, salad, risotto, soups, pastas, breads, and crackers. The grain is closely related to spelt, einkorn, barley, and wheat berries. </p> <p><a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/photo/FARRO-SALAD-WITH-PEAS-ASPARAGUS-AND-FETA-232262" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1956548#comment definition einkorn farro grains Italian spelt wheat berry Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:00:00 -0700 YumSugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1956548 http://www.yumsugar.com/1918813 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/15259/36_2008/definition_galette.xlarge.JPG" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="218" width="320"></span><b>Galette</b><br /> A flat, round French pastry with a thin crust that can be either sweet or savory. The <b>galette</b> may be made from puff pastry, a dough such as <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/197728" >brioche</a>, or, commonly, a sweet pastry crust. The range of toppings may include fresh fruit, nut pastes, jams, nuts, meats, egg, or cheeses. Unlike tarts, these pastries are more rustic, as they are made by hand without a flan ring or a quiche pan. Alternatively, a galette may also refer to a crêpe made with buckwheat. </p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1918813#comment definition desserts French galette pastries tarts Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:00:39 -0700 YumSugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1918813 http://www.yumsugar.com/1909486 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/15259/36_2008/naan_0.larger_0.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left preview" height="164" width="240"></span><b>Naan</b><br /> Persian for "bread," <b>naan</b> is a staple of Northern Indian cuisine as well as Pakistani and other Central Asian cuisines. The round flatbread is made of white flour, leavened with yeast, and cooked in a clay oven. The elastic dough can be mixed with ingredients, such as meat, potatoes, chickpeas, or spices. </p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1909486#comment bread definition Indian naan Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:15:08 -0700 YumSugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1909486 http://www.yumsugar.com/1897190 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/15259/35_2008/235167.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left preview" height="236" width="300"></span><b>Clafouti</b><br /> A rustic dessert from the French region of Limousin that is a cross between a pancake and a custard. While traditionally made with cherries that have not been pitted (the pits release more flavor), <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/454974" >clafouti</a> is also made with plums, blackberries, apples, and other fruits. Also spelled <b>clafoutis</b>.<br /> <br class=clear-both /></p> <p><a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/photo/CHERRY-ALMOND-CLAFOUTI-235167" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1897190#comment baking clafouti clafoutis definition desserts French Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:00:05 -0700 YumSugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1897190 http://www.yumsugar.com/1889335 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/17470/34_2008/CC01.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" height="194" width="200"></span><b>Clotted Cream</b><br /> With origins in Devonshire, England, this thick topping for scones is made by heating rich, unpasteurized milk. The milk is warmed until a thick layer of cream rises to the surface. Once cooled the cream is removed and served atop bread, fruit, and desserts. It should be kept covered in the refrigerator. </p> <p><a href="http://www.banquet-in-a-box.co.uk/images/CC01.jpg" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1889335#comment british clotted cream Cream definition scones tea Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:15:46 -0700 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1889335 http://www.yumsugar.com/1881048 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/15259/34_2008/pancetta.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right outline preview" height="260" width="330"></span>Aïda Mollenkamp <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/1873127" >prefers it to prosciutto</a>, and PartySugar loves it <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/1870692" >wrapped around her peaches</a>. But what exactly is pancetta?</p> <p>Referred to as "Italian bacon," pancetta is an Italian <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/172874" >charcuterie</a> selection made from salt-cured, aged pork belly. It is not smoked like American bacon, so it has a mellower flavor and higher amount of moisture. </p> <p>Unlike prosciutto — cured, Italian ham that is made from the hind leg of the pig and is often served thinly sliced and uncooked — pancetta is made from pig's belly, so it is higher in fat content. It is often cooked so its fat can be rendered to add depth to sauces, pastas, roasts, and sautés. </p> <p>There are many gourmet varieties of pancetta (you can even <a href="http://www.chow.com/stories/10131" target="_blank">make it yourself</a>) but don't look for any Italian versions. They are banned from being imported into the United States. Which do you prefer? Pancetta or prosciutto?</p> <p><a href="http://www.freshdirect.com/product.jsp?productId=dbcn_bh_pncta&amp;catId=bcn_cto&amp;trk=srch" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1881048#comment burning question charcuterie definition Italian pancetta pork prosciutto Salumi Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:00:45 -0700 YumSugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1881048 http://www.yumsugar.com/1865232 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/15259/33_2008/cr%C3%A8me%20fra%C3%AEche_1.preview.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image outline left preview" width="305"></span><b>Crème fraîche</b><br /> A heavy French cream that has been slightly soured by bacterial cultures. It's similar to American sour cream, but has a thinner texture and less sour flavor, with a higher fat content, lower protein amount, and lower viscosity. </p> <p>Unlike its American counterpart, <b>crème fraîche</b> can form peaks when whipped, and it can be cooked without curdling. <b>Crème fraîche</b> is a versatile addition to many dishes, including smoked fish, soups, and fresh fruit desserts. </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1865232#comment Cream creme fraiche dairy definition French sour cream Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:00:33 -0700 YumSugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1865232 http://www.yumsugar.com/1853355 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/15259/32_2008/pilsner.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image outline preview left" height="275" width=""></span><b>Pilsner</b><br /> A light, golden lager with a smooth, clean taste. This beer, which originates from the town of Pilsen in today's Czech Republic, has a prevalent flavor of hops and malt, a spicy bitterness, and often a floral aroma. While <b>pilsners</b> are a refreshing and good match for most foods, the term has become interchangeable with any light, drinkable beer.</p> <p><a href="http://www.pilsnerurquell.com/html/en_us/index.html" target="_blank">Source</a><br /> <br clear=all></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1853355#comment beer definition drinks Pilsner Mon, 11 Aug 2008 06:45:22 -0700 YumSugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1853355 http://www.yumsugar.com/1846552 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/15259/32_2008/char%20sui.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left preview" height="295" width=""></span><b>Char Siu</b><br /> A sweet, red, barbecued pork that is popular in Cantonese Chinese cooking. Often made with pork shoulder, <b>char siu</b> is marinated in a combination of honey, five-spice powder, soy sauce, fermented tofu, hoisin sauce, and rice wine. Red food coloring and maltose give the pork its glazed, red appearance. The resulting pork is tender on the inside, with a caramelized outer coating. <b>Char sui</b> is often prepared as a filling inside bao (Chinese steamed buns, the classic <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/312687" >dim sum</a> dish), or served atop rice, <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/tags/ramen" >ramen</a>, or stir-fried noodles. </p> <p>Other spellings of this dish include <b>chashao</b>, <b>cha siu</b>, <b>char sui</b>, or <b>char siew</b>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.hawaiianstylemagazine.com/article/articles/87/1/Hawaii-Goes-Whole-Hog-for-Puaa/Page1.html" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1846552#comment barbecue char siu Chinese definition pork Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:45:39 -0700 YumSugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1846552 http://www.yumsugar.com/1838967 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/17470/31_2008/200423027-001.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" width="269"></span><b>Umami</b><br /> Discovered 100 years ago by a Japanese scientist, <b>umami</b> is believed to be a fifth taste sensation. The four basic tastes are sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. <b>Umami</b> is considered to be savory. This taste is found in such foods as oysters, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Difficult to recognize, <b>umami</b> is a subtle taste that blends well with other foods to enhance flavor.</p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a> </p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1838967#comment definition fifth taste japanese taste umami Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:00:16 -0700 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1838967 http://www.yumsugar.com/1826233 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/15259/31_2008/cherimoya.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image outline left preview" height="280" width="280"></span><b>Cherimoya</b><br /> Also called a "custard apple," the <b>cherimoya</b> is a heart-shaped fruit with a fragrant, sweet, custard-like flesh. It tastes like a blend of pineapple, mango, and strawberry. This exotic fruit has a multifaceted green exterior, and a cream-colored interior filled with large black seeds. </p> <p>Originally native to the Andes mountains, the <b>cherimoya</b>, which grows on an evergreen tree, is now popular everywhere. </p> <p>When left at room temperature, the fruit will ripen within two to seven days, and can be enjoyed on its own, <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/99844" >in smoothies</a>, or as a topping on ice cream.</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0015VG9UI/outriderbooks" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1826233#comment cherimoyas definition fruit Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:00:05 -0700 YumSugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1826233 http://www.yumsugar.com/1805708 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/15259/30_2008/profiterole.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left preview" height="" width="325"></span><b>Profiterole</b><br /> Small, round, French pastries that are served cold. Also know as cream puffs, <b>profiteroles</b> are usually filled with whipped or pastry cream and often are topped with caramel, powdered sugar, or <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/133179" >crème anglaise</a>. The puffs are sliced at the top, filled using a pastry bag, and reassembled with the top replaced. </p> <p>The savory variation of the <b>profiterole</b> is the <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/869925" >gougère</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.gourmet.com/recipes/2000s/2008/03/profiteroles" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1805708#comment cream puff definition dessert French profiterole Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:15:39 -0700 YumSugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1805708 http://www.yumsugar.com/1769676 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/15259/28_2008/burrata.jpg" alt="" title="" class="outline left image preview" width="285"></span> <b>Burrata</b><br /> A mild-flavored Italian cheese made from a mixture of heavy cream and curds. It has a mozzarella skin and runny center. Originally produced in the Italian region of Apulia, <b>burrata</b > is made from water buffalo or pasteurized cow milk. It takes only eight hours to produce from start to finish, with no aging required.<br /> <br clear=all><br /> While often served on its own at room temperature, <b>burrata</b> can also be used to replace mozzarella in an <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/1683784" >unusual caprese salad</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://recipes.rimag.com/recipe.asp?id=1647" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1769676#comment burrata cheese dairy definition Italian Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:00:41 -0700 YumSugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1769676 http://www.yumsugar.com/1779421 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/15259/28_2008/coq%20au%20vin.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" width="225"></span><br /> <b>Coq au Vin</b>, pronounced, <i>coke-oh-vahn</i></p> <p>Literally translated to "rooster in wine," <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/959392" >coq au vin</a> is a classic French stew of chicken pieces, bacon or lardons (salt pork), mushrooms, and onions cooked together in red wine. Many regions of France have developed their own variations of the dish using local wines. </p> <p><a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/photo/QUICK-COQ-AU-VIN-241656" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1779421#comment chicken Coq Au Vin definition French red wine Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:15:10 -0700 YumSugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1779421 http://www.yumsugar.com/1751082 <p><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/15259/27_2008/granita.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left preview" height="" width="175"></span> <b>Granita</b><br /> A grainy sweetened ice that's flavored with fruit puree, coffee, or wine. A <b>granita</b> is a traditional Italian dessert and can vary widely in texture based on its freezing method. Those produced in a gelato machine have fine ice crystals, while another technique that combines freezing and scraping will give you a coarser, crystalline texture. Still others have a slushy consistency and are served as drinks. For a simple, elegant finish, try topping a fresh fruit granita with orange or lemon <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/89018" >zest</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1751082#comment definition dessert granita Italian Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:00:52 -0700 YumSugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1751082 http://www.yumsugar.com/1700267 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/17470/24_2008/johndory.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" height="383" width="279"></span><br /> <b>John Dory</b><br /> You may notice this name from episodes of <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/tags/hell%27s+kitchen" >Hell's Kitchen</a>.</p> <p>An odd-looking fish found in European seas, the John Dory has a huge, spiny head and long, flat body. The fish's flesh is mildly delicate, and it can be grilled, sauteed, or poached. It's rarely imported into the US, which explains why Ramsay would like to have it on his American restaurants' menus. </p> <p><a href="http://www.fishworks.co.uk/media/recipes/john_dory.jpg" target="_blank">Source</a> and <a href="http://shop.urnerbarry.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/lithJohnDory.jpg" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1700267#comment definition european fish Hell's Kitchen John Dory seafood Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:45:14 -0700 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1700267 http://www.yumsugar.com/1681779 <p>A friend of mine recently whipped up some delicious butterscotch-chip cookies, and I started thinking about all the ways to enjoy this oft-forgotten flavor, from butterscotch pudding and schnapps to ice-cream sundae toppings and other desserts. </p> <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/0/6066/23_2008/butterscotchchips.jpg" alt="" title="" class="right image preview" height="225" width="300"></span>Most of us have tasted it, but what exactly is butterscotch? In the same sweet family as caramel or toffee, butterscotch is a confectionery produced by the heating and cooking of sugar. To <a href="http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/007196how_to_make_butterscotch.php" target="_blank">make it</a>, you heat brown sugar and butter until it bubbles, then you add heavy cream and vanilla extract. The process is similar to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toffee" target="_blank">making toffee</a>, but butterscotch is cooked to a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butterscotch" target="_blank">lower temperature</a>.</p> <p>The origin of the word butterscotch is uncertain. According to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butterscotch" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a>, "scotch" may indicate that the ingredient comes from Scotland, or it could merely be a nod to the scorching process used to make it.</p> <p><a href="http://workfromhomecrew.co.uk/uploads/image/butterscotch-recipes.jpg" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1681779#comment butterscotch definition dessert Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:00:47 -0700 YumSugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1681779 http://www.yumsugar.com/1641162 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/0/6066/21_2008/shrimp.jpg" alt="" title="" class="left image preview" height="220" width="189"></span><b>Rémoulade</b><br /> A classic condiment used in French and Cajun cooking, rémoulade is a tangy, mayonnaise-based sauce made with Dijon mustard and capers. Other ingredients, including anchovies and tarragon, are often added as twists on the traditional recipe. Rémoulade sauce frequently accompanies seafood dishes such as pan-fried fish and <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/1617529" >salmon croquettes</a>.</p> <p>Though traditional rémoulade is a creamy yellow shade, Louisiana-style rémoulade is usually red in color, thanks to the addition of ketchup, paprika, or cayenne pepper. Cajun rémoulade also includes other additions like parsley, green onions, and Worcestershire sauce, and it's most commonly used as the key ingredient in <a href="http://www.galatoires.com/html/shrimp_recipe.html" target="_blank">shrimp rémoulade</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.galatoires.com/html/shrimp_recipe.html" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1641162#comment definition Rémoulade sauce Mon, 19 May 2008 15:00:47 -0700 YumSugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1641162 http://www.yumsugar.com/1630541 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/17470/20_2008/Cake_flour_sack_WS.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" height="288" width="216"></span><br /> <b>Cake Flour</b></p> <p>Sometimes known as pastry flour, this high-starch, soft wheat flour has a fine texture. It makes baked goods like cakes more tender than regular flour because it has the least amount of gluten. Bleached <b>cake flour</b> has a bright white color. </p> <p>The best substitute for cake flour is to use 7/8 cup all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch to make 1 cup of cake flour.</p> <p><a href="http://www.pilmico.com/pilmico/photos/Cake_flour_sack_WS.jpg" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1630541#comment baking Cake Flour definition flour Thu, 15 May 2008 11:30:19 -0700 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1630541 http://www.yumsugar.com/1542260 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/17470/15_2008/mla102334_0407_whtfish_l.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" height="156" width="184"></span><b>Quenelle</b><br /> Usually made from seasoned ground meat, fish, or vegetables, this light, delicate dumpling is formed into small ovals and poached. They can be served in a rich sauce, as a first or main course, or as a garnish. It's a term given to anything in that shape, I've even seen ice cream served this way.</p> <p>On a <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/1522425" >recent episode</a> of <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/tag/top+chef" >Top Chef</a>, <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/tag/nikki+cascone" >Nikki</a> attempted to impress <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/tags/daniel+boulud" >Daniel Boulud</a> with her <b>quenelle</b>. </p> <p><a href=http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.fc77a0dbc44dd1611e3bf410b5900aa0/?vgnextoid=f7baf3c086741110VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&amp;autonomy_kw=quenelle&amp;rsc=header_1">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1542260#comment culinary term definition dumpling Quenelle Top Chef Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:43:19 -0700 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1542260 http://www.yumsugar.com/1520961 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl0/1/17470/14_2008/lavash.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" height="156" width="200"></span><b>Lavash</b><br /> A type of bread with Armenian origins. This soft, thin flatbread is made with flour, water, and salt. When fresh, <b>lavash</b> is soft like a tortilla. However, it dries quickly and becomes brittle and hard like a cracker. Sometimes it's topped with sesame or poppy seeds. When made traditionally, the bread is rolled flat and slapped against the hot walls of a tandoor oven.<br /> Use <b>lavash</b> to make <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/1516248" >chicken Caesar salad wraps</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.rentcar.am/images/lavash.jpg" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1520961#comment armenian bread crackers definition Lavash Middle Eastern Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:01:51 -0700 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1520961 http://www.yumsugar.com/1108009 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl0/1/17470/11_2008/bouquetgarni.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" height="124" width="193"></span><b>Bouquet Garni</b><br /> A small bunch of herbs that is tied together or placed in a cheesecloth bag. The bundle is used to season and flavor soups, stews, broths, etc. It is removed before the dish is finished/served. </p> <p>There are hundreds of variations, but the most classic bunch consists of parsley, thyme, and bay leaf. The garni may consist of fresh or dried herbs.</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/images/glossary/bouquetgarni.jpg" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1108009#comment Bouquet Garni cooking terms definition French herbs Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:43:31 -0700 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1108009 http://www.yumsugar.com/1100317 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl0/1/17470/10_2008/seaveg_agar.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" width="199"></span><br /> <b>Agar Agar</b><br /> Sometimes called <i>Japanese gelatin</i>, this is a natural vegetarian replacement for gelatin. Made from dried tasteless seaweed, it's widely used in Asia as a setting agent. Stronger than gelatin, it can be found in block, powder, strand, or flake form. </p> <p><a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/kitchentips/seaveg.html" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1100317#comment Agar Agar asian definition gelatin seaweed Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:01:31 -0800 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1100317 http://www.yumsugar.com/1073446 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl0/1/17470/09_2008/mirepoix.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" height="158" width="180"></span><b>Mirepoix</b><br /> The French term used to describe a mixture of diced carrots, onions, and celery. Herbs, ham, or bacon can be added to the mix, which is then sautéed in butter. Usually this mixture is a season base for a sauce, soup, or stew. It's also used as a bed to braise meat and fish. </p> <p><i>Pronounced meer-pwah.</i></p> <p><a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?p=2864521" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1073446#comment cooking terms definition French Mirepoix Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:18:51 -0800 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1073446 http://www.yumsugar.com/1050386 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl0/1/17470/07_2008/SH0913_chicken_e.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" width="200"></span><br /> <b>Scaloppine</b><br /> An Italian term used to describe a thinly pounded piece of meat, veal, chicken, or pork. Usually it's coated in flour and prepared in a sauté pan. Sometimes it's served with a tomato or wine-based sauce. </p> <p>Also known as <i>scaloppini</i>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_72474,00.html" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/1050386#comment definition Italian Scaloppine scaloppini Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:18:31 -0800 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/1050386 http://www.yumsugar.com/967437 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl0/1/17470/03_2008/halibut-en-papillote.gif" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" height="188" width="200"></span><b>En Papillote</b><br /> A French-cooking technique in which food is baked inside a paper package. The steam keeps the meat, poultry, fish, or vegetables super moist. Usually parchment paper is used, but foil works as well. The package is opened tableside to reveal the succulent food. </p> <p>In Italian the technique is referred to as <i>al Cartoccio</i>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.epicurean.com/featured/halibut-en-papillote-recipe.html" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/967437#comment cooking techniques definition En Papillote French Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:43:31 -0800 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/967437 http://www.yumsugar.com/956541 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl0/1/17470/03_2008/125200077_200x200.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" height="200" width="200"></span>Another term for the word broth. <b>Bouillon</b> is a broth that is made by cooking poultry, meat, fish, or vegetables in water. After cooking, the solids are discarded and the strained, leftover liquid is the <b>bouillon</b>. This broth serves as the base for soups and sauces. </p> <p>A <b>bouillon</b> cube is the broth in a compressed, flavor-concentrated, dehydrated form. Cubes must be dissolved into a hot liquid before using. </p> <p><a href="http://shop.safeway.com/productimages/200x200/125200077_200x200.jpg" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/956541#comment Bouillon broth chicken bouillon definition French Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:27:33 -0800 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/956541 http://www.yumsugar.com/888773 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/1/17470/51_2007/516507_L1.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" height="190" width="190"></span><br /> <b>Thermidor</b>:<br /> A method of preparing shellfish. The meat is removed from the shell and mixed with a tarragon, shallot, and mustard bechamel. This mixture is then spooned back into the shell, topped with Parmesan cheese, and broiled until golden brown. The technique is most often applied to lobster but can be used to prepare crab or shrimp.</p> <p><a href="http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/516507" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/888773#comment definition lobster lobster thermidor shellfish Thermidor Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:27:19 -0800 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/888773 http://www.yumsugar.com/888781 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/1/17470/51_2007/050_borough_market_stilton.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" width="206"></span><br /> <b>Stilton</b>:<br /> An English blue cheese made from whole cow's milk. The milk ripens for four to six months, allowing mold to grow. It is a cheese with a pale yellow-white color and blue-green veins. It is creamy and rich in texture and its flavor sharpens with age. It has a mellow flavor with a pungent blue-cheese bite. Stilton can only be made in the British counties of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire to a specified recipe. </p> <p> <a href="http://www.365cheeses.com/images/050_borough_market_stilton.jpg" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/888781#comment blue cheese cheese definition English stilton Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:31:18 -0800 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/888781 http://www.yumsugar.com/888730 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/1/17470/51_2007/unagi_nigiri.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" height="190" width="254"></span><br /> <b>Unagi</b>:<br /> The Japanese term for freshwater eel. This ingredient is often found in Japanese dishes and sushi restaurants. It is most commonly served grilled.</p> <p><a href="http://www.sushiparadise.ca/image/menu_daily/unagi_nigiri.jpg" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/888730#comment definition japanese sushi Unagi Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:25:12 -0800 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/888730 http://www.yumsugar.com/888766 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/1/17470/51_2007/Taittinger_Brut_NV.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" width="203"></span><br /> <b>Brut</b><br /> A term used to describe the most dry — least sweet — Champagne and sparkling wines. These wines contain less sugar than wines labeled <i>extra dry</i>. </p> <p><a href="http://www.wineweb.co.za/product_info.php?products_id=1330" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/888766#comment Brut champagne definition sparkling wine wine Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:01:01 -0800 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/888766 http://www.yumsugar.com/888370 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/1/17470/51_2007/fw200607_bouillabaisse.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" height="250" width="200"></span><br /> <b>Bouillabaisse</b><br /> A traditional French seafood stew from the Provence region. It's made with an assortment of fish, shellfish, saffron, white wine, and onions. The stew is generally served over thick slices of bread. </p> <p><a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/bouillabaisse" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/888370#comment Bouillabaisse definition fish French seafood soups stews Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:38:31 -0800 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/888370 http://www.yumsugar.com/869925 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/1/17470/50_2007/40031.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" width="152"></span><br /> <b>Gougères</b><br /> A French-style cheese puff with the same sort of dough as cream puffs. The puffs can be filled with a variety of cheeses and herbs. </p> <p><a href="http://www.artisanalcheese.com/prodinfo.asp?number=40031" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/869925#comment cheese cheese puffs definition French Gougères Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:33:31 -0800 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/869925 http://www.yumsugar.com/869934 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/1/17470/50_2007/p2814751reg.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" height="189" width="205"></span><br /> <b>Charger</b><br /> A large, decorative plate used to set the table at dinner parties, weddings, and special events. Also known as service plates, these platters can be made from a wide variety of materials. They are often used to add texture, color, and pattern to a tablescape. Food is generally not served directly on a <b>charger</b>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.lnt.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2722316&amp;cp=2508933&amp;parentPage=family" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/869934#comment Charger decor decorations definition plates table setting tablescape Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:03:19 -0800 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/869934 http://www.yumsugar.com/857096 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/1/17470/49_2007/ei0917_spinachsalad_e.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" height="225" width="300"></span><br /> Quite simply put frico is crispy cheese. In Italy — where it originates — it was traditionally made with montasio cheese, but now any fairly fatty cheese will do. The technique involves baking, broiling, or frying finely grated cheese until it is crisp like a cracker. <b>Fricos</b> are a delicious accompaniment to salads and can even be shaped into a cup like the one pictured at left. </p> <p><a href="http://img.foodnetwork.com/FOOD/2007/03/06/ei0917_spinachsalad_e.jpg" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/857096#comment cheese definition Frico Italian Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:33:19 -0800 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/857096 http://www.yumsugar.com/854394 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/1/17470/49_2007/trifle.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" width="250"></span><br /> <b>Trifle</b><br /> A delicious layered dessert. Originally from England, it usually consists of sponge cake or ladyfingers soaked in liquor. The cake is covered with jam, custard or whipped cream and garnished with shaved chocolate, fresh fruit, or candied nuts. It's best served after several hours of refrigeration. </p> <p><a href="http://www.lakeland.co.uk/content/images/staticpages/recipes/trifle.jpg" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/854394#comment definition desserts trifle Tue, 04 Dec 2007 08:29:31 -0800 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/854394 http://www.yumsugar.com/840553 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/1/17470/48_2007/IMG_1785.preview.JPG" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" width="250"></span><b>Water Bath</b><br /> A cooking technique in which a large container of food is placed in a shallow pan of warm water. The pan can be inserted into a hot oven or left on top of a stove. The water surrounds the food with gentle heat, ensuring that the delicate dish inside doesn't break, crack, or curdle. Food can also be kept warm in the same manner. Custards, sauces, mousses, cheesecakes, etc. are cooked in water baths. Sometimes the technique is referred to by its French name, <i>bain marie</i>. </p> http://www.yumsugar.com/840553#comment cooking techniques definition Water Bath Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:13:31 -0800 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/840553 http://www.yumsugar.com/837079 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/1/17470/48_2007/463129b.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" height="300" width="300"></span><br /> <b>Juniper Berry</b><br /> A black-blue colored berry that resembles black peppercorns. These berries are native to Europe and America and have a very astringent flavor. Although they are too bitter to eat raw, the crushed dried berry is used to flavor meats, sauces, and stuffings. </p> <p>The berries are also a key ingredient in flavoring gin. </p> <p><a href="http://www.goodnessdirect.co.uk/cgi-local/frameset/detail/463129_Greenfields_Juniper_Berries__1kg.html" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/837079#comment berries definition juniper Juniper Berry seasonings Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:31:38 -0800 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/837079 http://www.yumsugar.com/822930 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/1/17470/47_2007/skd286449sdc.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" width="213"></span><br /> <b>Yam</b><br /> Sometimes confused with the sweet potato, this root vegetable is <i>not</i> related to the potato. Native to South and Central America, as well as many parts of Asia and Africa, there are over 150 different varieties. <b>Yams</b> have starchy flesh in either off-white, yellow, purple, or pink. Their skin is normally pale to dark brown. Although they have more moisture and natural sugar, they can be interchanged with sweet potatoes in most recipes. </p> <p><a href="http://legacycreative.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/822930#comment definition root vegetables vegetables Yam Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:42:33 -0800 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/822930 http://www.yumsugar.com/804146 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/1/17470/46_2007/p365686.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" height="260" width="230"></span><br /> <b>Beaujolais Nouveau</b><br /> A type of very young red wine. It's made from the best Gamay grapes from the Beaujolais region, which is located in the southern-most part of Burgundy, France. The wine is fermented for only seven to nine weeks and is officially released each year on the third Thursday of November. The smooth wine is an excellent companion to <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/tags/thanksgiving" >Thanksgiving</a> dinner. </p> <p><i>pronounced beau-zhoh-lay noo-voe</i></p> <p><a href="http://www.nicolas.com/images/nicolas/contrib/grand/p365686.jpg" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/804146#comment Beaujolais Nouveau definition French red wine Thanksgiving wine Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:27:33 -0800 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/804146 http://www.yumsugar.com/801609 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/1/17470/46_2007/rapini_prep.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" height="355" width="260"></span><br /> <b>Rapini</b><br /> Also known as broccoli rabe, a vegetable that is a related to the cabbage and turnip. This leafy green has long stalks scattered with clusters of tiny broccoli-like flowers. Used often in Italian cooking, these greens have a pungent, bitter flavor. It's great fried, steamed, braised, or in a salad or soup. </p> <p><a href="http://www.oceanmist.com/html/products/rapini/rapiniprep.aspx" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/801609#comment broccoli rabe definition fall Rapini vegetables Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:27:33 -0800 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/801609 http://www.yumsugar.com/772143 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/1/17470/45_2007/end81_f.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" width="200"></span><br /> <b>Turducken</b><br /> A deboned turkey that's stuffed with a deboned duck that's stuffed with a deboned chicken. The cavity of the chicken is usually filled with sausage, breadcrumbs, or stuffing. Born in the South in the 1980s, it can be braised, roasted, grilled, or barbecued. Many people serve a <b>turducken</b> in place of the turkey on Thanksgiving.</p> <p><a href="http://www.betus.com/images/endzone/81/end81_f.jpg" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/772143#comment chicken definition duck Thanksgiving turducken turkey Fri, 09 Nov 2007 05:02:11 -0800 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/772143 http://www.yumsugar.com/708224 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/1/17470/42_2007/51F9C62DWYL._AA280_PIbundle-4,TopRight,0,0_AA280_SH20_.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview outline left" height="280" width="280"></span><br /> <b>Brine</b><br /> A solution of water and salt that is used for pickling, preserving, and marinating foods. Sometimes a sweetener or herbs are added to the solution. </p> <p>This cooking technique is often used in preparing poultry to maximize juiciness in the finished product. </p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.yumsugar.com/708224#comment brine cooking techniques definition Thanksgiving Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:13:39 -0700 partysugar http://www.yumsugar.com/708224