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Concepts and Theories Vocabulary Week One
The Art Institute of Portland: Concepts and Theories
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Culinary Art
Undergraduate 1
11/09/2011

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Term
Aromatics [ar-uh-mat-ik]
Definition
A plant, drug, or medicine yielding a fragrant aroma, as sage or certain spices and oils.
Term
Bouquet Garni
[boh-key gahr-nee, boo-; Fr. boo-ke gar-nee]
Definition
A small bundle of herbs, as thyme, parsley, bay leaf, and the like, often tied in a cheesecloth bag and used for flavoring soups, stews, etc.
Term
Brigade system
Definition
The kitchen organization system instituted by Auguste Escoffier. Each position has a station and well-defined responsibilities.
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Broth
Definition
A flavorful, aromatic liquid made by simmering water or stock with meat, vegetables, and/or spices and herbs.
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Brunoise
Definition
food that is finely diced into approx. 1/8-inch cubes; any food garnished with vegetables cut this way
Term
Chiffonade
[shif-uh-neyd, -nahd]
Definition
a mixture of finely cut vegetables, herbs, or the like, for use in soups, salads, etc.
Term
Demi-glace
Definition
reduced stock
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Dice
Definition
To cut food into tiny cubes (about 1/8- to 1/4-inch).
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Garde manger
[gard-mahn-zhey]
Definition
a chef or cook who supervises the preparation of cold dishes.
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Julienne
[joo-lee-en; Fr. zhy-lyen]
Definition
ADJ: (of food, especially vegetables) cut into thin strips or small, matchlike pieces.
NOUN: a clear soup garnished, before serving, with julienne vegetables.
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Mince
Definition
To cut food into very tiny pieces. Minced food is cut into smaller, finer pieces than diced food.
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Mirepoix
[mir-pwah]
Definition
1.) a flavoring made from diced vegetables, seasonings, herbs, and sometimes meat, often placed in a pan to cook with meat or fish.
2.) finely chopped vegetables, as onions and carrots, sometimes with meat, often used as a bed for meat that is to be braised.
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Mise en place (miz ɑ̃ plas)
Definition
the preparation of equipment and food before service begins
Term
Peel
Definition
to remove the outside covering, such as the rind or skin, of a fruit or vegetable with a knife or vegetable peeler.
Term
Roux
[roo]
Definition
a cooked mixture of butter or other fat and flour used to thicken sauces, soups, etc.
Term
Slurry
Definition
starch and water
Term
Stock
Definition
A flavored broth from meats, fish, shellfish, and vegetables. These are the basis of sauce and soup making.
Term
Tang
Definition
the part of the blade that goes into the handle
Term
Sachet d' epices
Definition
tea bag of spice
Term
Remouillage
Definition
remme
Term
Rondeau
Definition
brazing pot
Term
Paysanne
Definition
flat square cut 3/4 x 3/4 x 3/4
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Entremetier
Definition
side dish chef
Term
Batonnet
Definition
cut 3/4 x 3/4 x 3/4
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