Cooking Terms T U V W X Y Z

Easy to Understand Cooking Dictionary



This page provides cooking definitions for cooking terms T U V W X Y Z

Cooking Terms can be a little confusing so these definitions are provided for frequently used terms found in recipes and articles about cooking.

As with all dictionaries, the terms are alphabetized (I think ;-) )



Cooking Terms T U V W X Y Z : Learning the Language



Cooking Terminology: Words starting with "T"


  • thin - reducing the thickness of a liquid by adding more liquid
  • toss - mixing ingredients by gently tossing together with an upward motion


Cooking Terminology: Words starting with "U"


  • unleavened - baked items that have no ingredients to give them volume (no yeast, no eggs, no baking powder for example)


Cooking Terminology: Words starting with "V"


  • vinaigrette - an acidic sauce or dressing


Cooking Terminology: Words starting with "W"


  • water bath - setting a container in a pan of simmering water to keep it hot
  • whisk - to quickly mix air into ingredients; also the name of a cooking tool for accomplishing this task


Cooking Terminology: Words starting with "X," "Y," "Z"


  • zest - the outer part of the rind (no white) of citrus cut into thin strips


Hopefully this cooking dictionary will prove helpful in your pursuit of cooking with confidence and style.

Donna


“The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary."

 Donald Kendall