An Italian phrase meaning "to the tooth" used to describe pasta or foods that are cooked only to the point of doneness, often slightly underdone.

To make a barrel shape piece of food by using a tourney or birds beak knife, usually a vegetable. Search this word "Tourne" on the home page.

To beat or whip ingredients together until smooth, using a kitchen tool called a whisk.

Cooks.  Below is our glossary of some common cooking terms.

Sourness is found naturally in many foods. Wines, vinegars and lemon juice are many of the common acids used in cooking. These are natural tenderizers and help break down foods by marinating.

In cooking "To Adjust" means to taste during cooking and add seasonings or flavorings, as needed.

To pass dry ingredients through a fine-mesh sifter so large pieces can be removed. The process also incorporates air to make ingredients like flour, lighter. Sifting dry ingredients aerates them while [..]

In cooking "To Age" means to let food get older under controlled conditions. Aged Meat is usually stored 3 - 6 weeks at 34 - 38 degree's F. to allow the enzymes break down connective ti [..]

The Hawaiian name for yellowfin or bigeye tuna. Often served raw or medium rare and used in sushi and sashimi.

A strong flavorful garlic mayonnaise mixture used for fish, meats and vegetables.