Culinary Glossary

Carrot: what it is, traits, uses in cakes, salads and sautes, plus substitutions.

Onion: what it is, traits, kitchen uses, substitutions and facts about the Brazilian sofrito base.

Pork: what it is, cuts like loin, leg and ribs, kitchen uses and substitutions.

Beef: what it is, cut characteristics, kitchen uses, substitutions, and tips to get it right.

Caramelize means melting sugar to the amber point for syrups and sweets. See the right point and variations.

Cinnamon: what it is, stick and ground, uses in apple pie, french toast and mulled wine, swaps and storage tips.

Shrimp: what it is, sizes and types, uses in bobó, risotto and moqueca, swaps and cleaning and doneness tips.

Coffee: what it is, bean and roast types, uses in tiramisu, cakes and meats, swaps and storage tips.

Cachaça: what it is, silver vs. gold styles, uses in caipirinhas, quentão and flambé, plus swaps.

Potato: what it is, how to choose it, ways to roast, fry and boil it, and substitutions.

Xinxim is the Bahian chicken stew with peanuts, cashews, dendê oil and shrimp: learn its uses and variations.

Vatapá: Bahia's creamy blend of bread, peanuts, cashews, dendê and shrimp — traits, uses and variations.

Tacacá: what it is, traits, variations and facts about the Pará soup of tucupi with jambu and shrimp.

Sururu: typical Northeastern Brazilian mussel, base of broths and moquecas. See how to clean, cook and its variations.

Brazilian bakery dream: fluffy fried dough with creamy filling. See traits, fillings, variations and tips.

Rolling pin: what it is, types, how to roll out pastel, pizza and pie doughs and how to care for it.

Risotto: what it is, traits, variations and fun facts about the creamy Italian rice dish made with broth.

Requeijão: what it is, creamy and culinary types, uses in fillings and pies, swaps and tips to keep sauce smooth.

Recipe yield is how much a dish makes. Learn to calculate per guest, double recipes and plan parties.

Sautéing means wilting seasonings in little hot fat to build flavor. See the right point, uses and variations.