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Glossary
 Our Glossary represents a large collection of culinary terms from all over the world. You'll find out what means the name of your favorite dish and what you should know about it. There is plenty useful information about spices, vegetables and fruits.
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| Watercress |
| Plant with small dark green leaves that can be found around cool fast running water. Bitter, peppery flavor compliments salads, sandwiches and soups. Usually available year-round in markets. |
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Wax Paper or Waxed Paper |
| A paper with a thin coating of wax on both sides. Wax paper is moisture proof and almost transparent, often used to cover foods and line baking pans. |
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Whey |
| The liquid which separates from the solids when cheese is made. |
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Whip |
| To beat ingredients with a whisk, electric mixer, or other utensil, a process which incorporates air into a mixture and changes the texture. |
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Whisk |
| A metal utensil made of looped wires joined at the handle, used to whip foods such as cream and egg whites. (verb) Whipping ingredients with a whisk. |
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Wiener Schnitzel |
| A veal cutlet, breaded and fried |
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| Wild rice |
| The brown seed of a tall northern water grass, usually served with wild game |
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| Wok |
| A pan with a round bottom, the wok is used to stir-fry foods. |
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| Wood ear |
| Variety of mushroom also known as cloud ear, tree ear or silver ear. Delicate to bland flavor that usually absorbs taste of more strongly flavored ingredients in dishes. Typically found in Asian markets as dried or fresh. |
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