Culinary Glossary

Tapioca cake: creamy flourless cake of granulated tapioca with coconut, chilled and served cold.

Salt cod: what it is, how to desalt, uses in Gomes de Sá, à Brás and fritters, substitutions and prep tips.

Olive oil: what it is, extra virgin vs regular, uses in salads, sautés and finishing dishes, substitutions and storage.

Wine: what it is, kitchen types (red, white, Madeira), uses in coq au vin, risottos and sauces, plus substitutions.

Raisins: what they are, golden vs dark differences, uses in panettone, cakes and rice, and how to swap.

Tomato: what it is, traits, kitchen uses, substitutions and facts about the fruit used most as a vegetable.

Kneading means working dough until smooth and elastic for breads and pizzas. Learn the right point and variations.

Shoyu: a fermented, salty and aromatic soy sauce, essential in Asian dishes, marinades and stir-fries.

Parsley: a fresh herb with mild flavor that finishes meats, pastas, broths and chimichurri.

Salmon: what it is, fillet traits, baked, grilled and raw uses, substitutions and tips to avoid overcooking.

Parmesan cheese: what it is, traits, uses in pastas and gratins, swaps and buying tips.

Minas cheese: what it is, fresh and cured types, uses in cheese bread and snacks, swaps and storage.

Cassava starch: sweet vs. sour types, uses in cheese bread and crackers, swaps and storage.

Bell pepper: crisp, colorful vegetable that adds flavor to stir-fries, caponata, salads and Asian-style dishes.

Black pepper: what it is, characteristics, kitchen uses, substitutions and facts about the queen of spices.

Fish: what it is, how to pick fresh fish, uses in moqueca, pirão and roasts, substitutions and tips.

Heart of palm: what it is, types (peach palm, juçara, açaí), uses in pies, salads and risottos, swaps and buying tips.

Walnuts: what they are, how to choose and store them, uses in cakes and pies, and practical kitchen substitutions.

Mustard: a spicy condiment made from ground seeds, used in sauces, sandwiches, meats and classic stroganoff.

Strawberries: how to choose and wash them, uses in pies, tiramisu and ice cream, storage and substitutions.