Glossary

Knead

To work dough by using a pressing and folding action to make it smooth and elastic.

Lamb

Meat from a sheep that is less than 1 year old.

Lean Fish

Has a low fat content—it can be as low as 2.5 percent fat. Lean fish has a delicate texture and mild flavor. Due to the low fat content it dries out easily during cooking and is best cooked with…

Line

To cover a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper, waxed paper or foil to prevent sticking.

Marble

To swirl light and dark batters in a cake, bar cookie, pie or cheesecake. The batters should not be combined into one color; there should still be two distinct batters after marbling.

Marinate

To tenderize and/or flavor foods, usually meat or raw vegetables, by placing in a liquid mixture of oil, vinegar, wine, lime or lemon juice, herbs and spices.

Mince

To cut foods into very fine pieces no larger than 1/8 inch.

Mix

To stir or beat two or more ingredients together with a spoon or a fork until well combined.

Moderately Oily Fish

Has a fat content around 6 percent. They have a firmer texture than lean fish and a neutral flavor. These types of fish can be baked, broiled, grilled, pan-fried or poached.