Dash

A measuring term referring to a very small amount of seasoning added to food with a quick, downward stroke of the hand, such as "a dash of Tabasco." In general, a dash can be considered to be somewhere between 1/16 and a scant 1/8 teaspoon. See also PINCH.

© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.

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Epicurious

Dredge

To coat a food with flour, any finely crumbled ingredient, or, in pastry, with fine sugar.

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Cooking Terms

Deglaze

A cooking technique in which liquid (often wine or stock) is added to a hot pan, usually after it has been used to cook meat. The cook then scrapes up the browned bits of vegetables, meat, and juices in the bottom of the pan to create the base of a deeply flavored sauce. (This technique also makes clean-up a little easier.)

(See also, Fond)

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Bon Appetit