ABC's of Cooking

Another reoccurring post subject. When I come across a new cooking or food term I will post it here to share my knowledge with y'all. Happy Learning!

A-a la plancha=a way of grilling, meaning grilled on a metal plate. It's a way of grilling food, usually steaks, on a very hot metal pan. Most chefs do this by turning their pan upside down on the stove and cooking the food on the back flat part of the pan.

B-bias=to cut at an angle

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G-garde manger=pronounced gard mah-zay; literally means one who keeps food. Preparation and presentation of usually cold foods, sometimes hot foods.

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Q-quinoa=pronounced keen-wah. Type of grain native to South America, similar to couscous

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