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Al dente: Italian for “to the tooth,” aka when pasta is cooked until it has a pleasant bite but isn’t too crunchy or too mushy. Baste: To brush or pour juices, sauce or melted fat over a piece of meat ...

You can’t open a cookbook without stumbling across a few French phrases. But do you know what they mean? You will by the time you finish reading this. A lot of great things come from France — Chanel, ...

Al dente: Italian for “to the tooth.” It describes pasta that is cooked until it offers a slight resistance when bitten into, rather than cooked until soft. Bake: To cook food, covered or uncovered, ...

From pasta perfection to fine dining phrases, here’s your curated guide to understanding common fancy food terms from across the globe. Or you might have seen it on a restaurant menu, watching a ...

Has a term you didn't know ever stopped you from trying out a new recipe? When it comes to cooking, there are plenty of methods the average home chef may be unfamiliar with, but that doesn't mean you ...