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* | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | * Can't find it? Suggest a glossary entry. Term Definition boiling To boil refers to heating a liquid until bubbles for and break at the surface, commonly 212 degrees for water at sea level. A rolling boil is one that can't be slowed by stirring. Bolognese A cooking style named after Bologna, Italy, in which dishes are served with a thick meat and vegetable sauce made with wine and milk or cream. A ragu is a fypical Bolognese sauce. bone When used as a cooking verb, it means to remove the bones. borscht A Russian or Polish soup made with beef stock, beets, and other vegetables or meat. Traditionally topped with sour cream. Served hot or cold. boudin Boudin blanc is a French sausage made with chicken, pork, fat, eggs, cream, bread crumbs and seasonings. In Louisiana it is made with pork, rice and onions. bouillabaisse A French seafood stew made with fish and shellfish, onions, tomatoes, white wine, garlic, saffron and herbs. Often served over thick slices of French Bread. bouillon A strained broth made by cooking any vegetable, meat, seafood, or poultry in water. Used for soups and sauces. bouquet Refers to the fragrance of wine. bouquet garni Herbs tied or bagged in cheesecloth and used to flavor soups or broths. They can easily be removed at the end of cooking. braise A cooking technique of browning meat, then slow cooking in a tightly covered container with a small amount of liquid. Next page... Search cookbook recipe content: Definitions per page: 10 | 20 | 30

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