Cooking Glossary
R
Ramekin -- A small baking dish used for individual servings.
Reconstitute -- To take a dried food back to its original state by adding liquid.
Red Cabbage -- A round solid head of cabbage.
Red Cabbage Recipes
Reduce -- To cook liquids down so that some of the liquid evaporates.
Refresh -- To pour cold water over freshly cooked vegetables to prevent further cooking and to retain color.
Render -- To melt down fat to make drippings.
Ricotta cheese -- An Italian cheese similar to cottage cheese but slightly grainy and sweet.
Ricotta Cheese Recipes
Roast -- To cook uncovered in the oven.
Roux -- A cooked paste usually made from flour and butter used to thicken sauces.
Recipe Search