An idea with a different meaning from its literal meaning - The phrases âsweaty palmsâ or âtwinkling eyesâ have come to mean more than the fact that your palms are sweaty or your eyes have a twinkle in them.
Chiffonade (. [Êi.fÉ.nad]) is a chopping technique in which herbs or leafy green vegetables (such as spinach and basil) are cut into long, thin strips. This is accomplished by stacking leaves, rolling them tightly, then slicing the leaves perpendicular to the roll.
Cayenne pepper. A hot, pungent powder made from various tropical chiles. The cayenne chile is a bright red chile that ranges from 2-5 inches long and about 1/2 inch in diameter. Cayenne chiles are generally sold dried and used in soups and sauces. The majority of cayenne chiles are used to make cayenne pepper.