Americans today relish foods from nearly all of the world’s cultures, and perhaps no area of English vocabulary hails from such a wide array of languages as the words we use for the things we eat.
The 100 words in this book span the gamut of cooking and dining—from ingredients to preparation to serving. The words were selected for their interesting meanings, their delightful sounds, and their marvelous histories.
Seasoned with mouthwatering recipes and delectable notes that explain where the words come from, 100 Words for Foodies is the perfect gift for that food lover in your life.
Here is a complete list of the words in 100 Words for Foodies:
aioli |
amaranth |
arrabbiata |
baba gannouj |
bacalao |
bain-marie |
beignet |
bialy |
biryani |
blanch |
bruschetta |
bulgogi |
cardamom |
ceviche |
chaat |
challah |
chayote |
chiffonade |
chipotle |
choucroute |
cilantro |
couscous |
croque-monsieur |
dahl |
deglaze |
dim sum |
edamame |
emulsify |
epazote |
falafel |
farci |
fenugreek |
Florentine |
focaccia |
fufu |
gado gado |
galangal |
ganache |
garam masala |
garlic |
gazpacho |
gravlax |
gremolata |
haggis |
hamantasch |
hominy |
hoppin’ John |
induction cooking |
injera |
julienne |
junket |
kecap manis |
kibbeh |
kimchi |
lavash |
linguiça |
lovage |
macerate |
madeleine |
mandoline |
mezzaluna |
mezze |
mole |
mouthfeel |
nacho |
nopal |
nuoc mam |
orzo |
pawpaw |
pho |
piccata |
pierogi |
polenta |
ponzu |
poutine |
purslane |
quahog |
ramekin |
rissole |
rouille |
roux |
salsa |
sancocho |
shawarma |
soba |
souvlaki |
speck |
tagine |
tamale |
tatsoi |
teff |
tomalley |
umami |
vindaloo |
wasabi |
waterzooi |
xanthan gum
|
yakitori
|
| yuca |
zabaglione |
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