Cooking glossary
The plain-English cooking glossary
Every ingredient, technique, and tool explained simply, so you can shop, cook, and learn without getting stuck on unfamiliar terms. Sourced from the same reference library built into Tastease.
Produce
- Apple
- Arugula
- Asparagus
- Avocado
- Baby potatoes
- Baby spinach
- Banana
- Basil
- Bean sprouts
- Beets
- Bell pepper
- Blueberries
- Bok choy
- Broccoli
- Broccolini
- Brussels sprouts
- Burdock root
- Butter lettuce
- Cabbage
- Cantaloupe
- Carrot
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cilantro
- Coleslaw mix
- Corn
- Corn kernels
- Cremini mushrooms
- Cucumber
- Curry leaves
- Daikon
- Delicata squash
- Eggplant
- Fennel
- Fresh dill
- Fresh mint
- Fresh sage
- Fresh thyme
- Frozen peas
- Frozen spinach
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Grapes
- Green beans
- Jalapeño
- Kale
- Kiwi
- Leek
- Lemon
- Lime
- Mango
- Mixed berries
- Mushrooms
- Orange zest
- Parsley
- Parsnip
- Pear
- Pineapple
- Portobello mushrooms
- Raspberries
- Red cabbage
- Red onion
- Romaine lettuce
- Rosemary
- Russet potatoes
- Scallion
- Seedless grapes
- Shallot
- Shiitake mushrooms
- Spinach
- Strawberries
- Sweet potato
- Thyme
- Tomatillos
- Tomato
- Watermelon
- White onion
- Yellow onion
- Yukon Gold potatoes
- Zucchini
Meat & Seafood
- Anchovy
- Andouille sausage
- Bacon
- Beef chuck
- Beef jerky
- Black forest ham
- Canadian bacon
- Canned tuna
- Chicken breast
- Chicken thighs
- Cocktail sausages
- Deli turkey
- Flank steak
- Ground beef
- Ground chicken
- Ground lamb
- Ground pork
- Ground turkey
- Guanciale
- Ham
- Italian sausages
- Mussels
- Pancetta
- Pork belly
- Pork shoulder
- Pork tenderloin
- Prosciutto
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salmon
- Shrimp
- Smoked salmon
- Whole chicken
Dairy
- Brie
- Butter
- Buttermilk
- Cheddar
- Cotija
- Cottage cheese
- Cream cheese
- Eggs
- Evaporated milk
- Feta
- Firm tofu
- Fresh mozzarella
- Goat cheese
- Greek yogurt
- Gruyère
- Halloumi
- Heavy cream
- Ice cream
- Mascarpone
- Paneer
- Parmesan
- Pecorino Romano
- Plain yogurt
- Queso fresco
- Ricotta
- Sharp cheddar
- Silken tofu
- Sour cream
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Swiss cheese
- Unsalted butter
- Whipped cream
- Whole milk
Pantry
- Active dry yeast
- All-purpose flour
- Almond butter
- Almond extract
- Almond flour
- Almonds
- Apple cider vinegar
- Apple juice
- Arborio rice
- Baked beans
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Balsamic glaze
- Balsamic vinegar
- Basil pesto
- Basmati rice
- Beef broth
- Black beans
- Boxed brownie mix
- Boxed cake mix
- Bread flour
- Breadcrumbs
- Brown sugar
- Caesar dressing
- Cake flour
- Canned artichoke hearts
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Canned frosting
- Canned pineapple
- Cannellini beans
- Capers
- Chia seeds
- Chicken stock
- Chickpeas
- Chili oil
- Chipotles in adobo
- Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- Coconut aminos
- Coconut milk
- Coconut oil
- Corn tortillas
- Cornstarch
- Couscous
- Cream of tartar
- Crushed tomatoes
- Dark chocolate
- Dark chocolate chips
- Dashi stock
- Dijon mustard
- Doubanjiang
- Dried cranberries
- Dried wakame seaweed
- Dry red wine
- Dry white wine
- Edamame
- Egg noodles
- Elbow macaroni
- Farro
- Fava beans
- Fettuccine
- Fish sauce
- Flour tortillas
- Fusilli
- Garlic butter
- Ghee
- Gochujang
- Granola
- Granulated sugar
- Green curry paste
- Green olives
- Harissa paste
- Hoisin sauce
- Hominy
- Honey
- Hummus
- Instant pudding mix
- Israeli couscous
- Jasmine rice
- Jell-O gelatin
- Kalamata olives
- Ketchup
- Kimchi
- Lentils
- Light corn syrup
- Linguine
- Lo mein noodles
- Maple syrup
- Maraschino cherries
- Marshmallows
- Mayonnaise
- Mini chocolate chips
- Mirin
- Miso paste
- Mixed nuts
- Neutral oil
- Nori
- Nutritional yeast
- Oat milk
- Olive oil
- Orzo
- Oyster sauce
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Pappardelle
- Peanut butter
- Pecans
- Penne
- Phyllo dough
- Pickled jalapeños
- Pickled red onion
- Pinto beans
- Poha
- Polenta
- Popcorn kernels
- Powdered sugar
- Pretzels
- Pumpkin puree
- Quinoa
- Raisins
- Ramen noodles
- Red lentils
- Red wine vinegar
- Refried beans
- Rice
- Rice cakes
- Rice flour
- Rice Krispies cereal
- Rice noodles
- Rice paper wrappers
- Rice vermicelli
- Rice vinegar
- Rice wine
- Rigatoni
- Roasted peanuts
- Roasted red peppers
- Rolled oats
- Sake
- Salsa
- San Marzano tomatoes
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Sesame oil
- Sesame seeds
- Shortening
- Soy sauce
- Spaghetti
- Sriracha
- Stir-fry sauce
- Strawberry jam
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Sunflower seeds
- Sweetened shredded coconut
- Tahini
- Tamarind paste
- Tomato paste
- Tomato sauce
- Tortilla chips
- Vanilla extract
- Vegetable broth
- Vegetable oil
- Walnuts
- White miso
- White rice
- White vinegar
- White wine vinegar
- Whole-grain crackers
- Whole-grain mustard
- Worcestershire sauce
Bakery
Spices
- Allspice
- Bay leaves
- Black pepper
- Cajun seasoning
- Cayenne pepper
- Chili powder
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Coriander
- Cumin
- Curry powder
- Dried ancho chiles
- Dried guajillo chiles
- Dried thyme
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Fennel seeds
- Flaky sea salt
- Fresh chives
- Garam masala
- Garlic powder
- Gochugaru
- Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt
- Mustard seeds
- Nutmeg
- Onion powder
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Red pepper flakes
- Sichuan peppercorns
- Smoked paprika
- Star anise
- Sumac
- Taco seasoning
- Tajín
- Turmeric
- Za'atar
Techniques
- Add drops at a time
- Add whole
- Aglio e olio
- Al dente
- Bake
- Baste
- Beat
- Blanch
- Blend
- Bloom in oil
- Boil
- Boil al dente
- Bowls
- Braise
- Broil
- Brown
- Brown butter
- Caramelize
- Carbonara
- Char
- Char on flame
- Chiffonade
- Chop
- Coat before frying
- Cook grains
- Cream
- Crisp
- Crumble
- Crush
- Curries
- Deglaze
- Devein
- Dice
- Dissolve
- Dollop
- Drain and rinse
- Drain fat
- Dredge
- Drizzle
- Emulsify
- Finish in sauce
- Fold
- Fold in
- Fry
- Fry in butter
- Garnish
- Glaze
- Grate
- Grill
- Grind
- Guacamole
- Halve
- Halve and pit
- Infuse
- Infuse in oil
- Juice
- Julienne
- Make a roux
- Make gremolata
- Make pesto
- Marinate
- Mash
- Measure precisely
- Melt
- Mince
- Mise en place
- Peel
- Poach
- Pound thin
- Press tofu
- Quick pickle
- Ragù
- Reduce
- Remove seeds
- Render
- Reserve pasta water
- Rest after cooking
- Rinse first
- Roast
- Roasting
- Salads
- Sauté
- Scald
- Scramble
- Sear
- Season
- Season to taste
- Shave
- Shred
- Side dish
- Sift
- Simmer
- Slaw
- Slice
- Soften
- Spread
- Steam
- Stir-fries
- Stir-fry
- Strip leaves
- Tear
- Temper
- Toast
- Warm
- Whip
- Whisk
- Wilt
- Zest
Equipment
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