Kitchen Dictionary
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cocoa
co·coa | \ ˈkō-(ˌ)kō \Definition of cocoa
noun
powdered ground roasted cacao beans from which a portion of the fat has been removed
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render
ren·der | \ ˈren-dər \rendered; rendering\ˈren-d(ə-)riŋ\Definition of render
verb it is when animal fat is cooked slowly over low heat and becomes a liquid, rather than crisping up. You can use this rendered fat especially to sauté or roast veggies. -
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rest
verb\ ˈrest \Definition of rest
To allow roasted or grilled meat to rest after cooking and before carving or slicing, so juices can redistribute throughout the meat
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roast
\ ˈrōst \roasted; roasting; roastsDefinition of roast
transitive verb
1a: to cook by exposing to dry heat (as in an oven or before a fire) or by surrounding with hot embers, sand, or stones
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skewer
skew·er | \ ˈskyü-ər , ˈskyu̇r \Definition of skewer
a pin of wood or metal for fastening meat to keep it in form while roasting or to hold small pieces of meat or vegetables for broiling
