Cooking Dictionary Results

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Farce - stuffing.

Fahrenheit - a temperature scale with 32*F as the freezing point of water and 212*F as its boiling point (to convert to Celsius, subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit, multiply by 5 and divide by 9).

Fajitas - a Mexican-American dish consisting of strips of skirt steak marinated in lime juice, oil, garlic, red pepper and then grilled; the diner wraps the meat in a flour tortilla and garnishes it with items such as grilled onions, peppers, guacamole, pico de gallo, refried beans, sour cream and salsa; chicken, pork, fish and shellfish (usually shrimp) can be substituted.

Farfalle - Italian for butterfly; used to describe bow-shaped pasta.

Farfel - a soup garnish made of minced noodle dough.

Fell - a thin, papery tissue found on the outside of the surface of a leg of lamb.

Fennel - a perennial plant (Foeniculum vulgare) with feathery foliage and tiny flowers; the plant's oval, green-brown seeds have prominent ridges, short, hair-like fibers and a weak, anise-like flavor and aroma and are available whole and ground; used in baked goods and savory dishes in Italian and Central European cuisines and to flavor alcoholic beverages.

Fenugreek - an Asiatic herb with a bitter celery-like flavor. Its chief use is in curry powders and stews.

Feta - 1. A soft Greek cheese made from ewe's milk (or occasionally, goat's milk) and pickled in brine; has a white color, crumbly texture and salty, sour, tangy flavor. 2. A soft, white, flaky American feta-style cheese made from cow's milk and stored in brine.

Fettuccine - Italian for small ribbons; used to describe thin, flat ribbons of pasta; sold as straight ribbons or loosely bent and curled.