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Summary

This context is a culinary article discussing various cooking terms from K to M, including kohlrabi, kosher, madeira, mei yen seasoning, meunière, and morel.

Abstract

The article is the third part of a series discussing cooking terms that newbie cooks should get to know. It focuses on terms starting from K to M. The first term discussed is kohlrabi, a cruciferous vegetable that is trendy and has numerous health benefits. It can be prepared raw in a slaw, cooked in a stir-fry, or roasted, and can even be made into a healthy cocktail drink. The second term is kosher, which refers to Jewish food that adheres to strict dietary laws. The third term is madeira, a fortified wine made on the Portuguese Madeira Islands, off the coast of Africa. The fourth term is mei yen seasoning, a blend of seasonings used in oriental cooking. The fifth term is meunière, a cooking technique used mainly for fish, where the fish is dredged in flour and sauteed with butter. The final term discussed is morel, an edible fungus, and a wild mushroom that gourmet chefs love.

Bullet points

  • Kohlrabi: a cruciferous vegetable that is trendy and has numerous health benefits.
  • Kosher: Jewish food that adheres to strict dietary laws.
  • Madeira: a fortified wine made on the Portuguese Madeira Islands, off the coast of Africa.
  • Mei yen seasoning: a blend of seasonings used in oriental cooking.
  • Meunière: a cooking technique used mainly for fish, where the fish is dredged in flour and sauteed with butter.
  • Morel: an edible fungus, and a wild mushroom that gourmet chefs love.

25 Cooking Terms From A to Z: Beginning With K to M ~ Part 3

Continuing the 4-part article series discussing cooking terms that newbie cooks should get to know. This is Part 3.

Part 3: Cooking Terms From K to M

14) kohlrabi

15) kosher

16) madeira

17) mei yen seasoning

18) meunière

19) morel

♦ Kohlrabi

♦ Kohlrabi: Do you love turnip or cabbage? Then if you have not tried kohlrabi yet, when you do try it you will probably love it! Some call it a German turnip. This cruciferous vegetable is being described as “trendy”. In my experience when I see the word “trendy” it usually means people are just now finding out about something that’s been around for ages. For example: Matcha tea. Remember when it became all the rage or “trendy” in America? But the Japanese have been drinking matcha tea for centuries. Health officials say kohlrabi promotes a healthy gut and can lower the risk of heart disease. It’s a source of vitamin C and also rich in vitamin B6. This root vegetable has numerous health benefits. You can prepare kohlrabi raw in a slaw or cooked in a stir-fry or roasted. You can even make into a healthy cocktail drink. There are so many wonderful recipes.

♦ Kosher

♦ Kosher: When you hear the term kosher, you think of Jewish food. Jews who “keep kosher” adhere to strict dietary laws prescribed in Jewish scriptures. People who are not Jewish are also more than happy to enjoy kosher food. I grew up in Miami, Florida and there was a Jewish deli I frequented for lunch that served nothing but kosher meats. The sandwiches were amazing! My Jewish Learning is one of my favorite websites. AT this site you can read a detailed article on kosher food: Kosher Food: What Makes Food Kosher or Not | My Jewish Learning.

♦ Madeira

♦ “Madeira is a fortified wine made on the Portuguese Madeira Islands, off the coast of Africa.” (Source) Did you know that America’s first president, George Washington, was very fond of Madeira wine? Just a fun food fact that turned up during my research on this food term. It’s a dessert wine. It is also considered a medicinal wine. Would you like to know more about Madeira wine? It so happens Karen Frazier, CWAS, published an article in Love to Know, a lifestyle site that circulates articles on a wide range of topics. There is a section dedicated to nothing but wine articles. What Is Madeira Wine?

♦ Mei yen seasoning

♦ Mei yen seasoning or powder is a blend of seasonings used in oriental cooking. At one time it was sold under the brand name Spice Islands but the company discontinued the product. The recipe was made available to the public. Why do you suppose people clambered for this exotic powder? Nobel Prize winning author Ernest Hemingway liked his burgers seasoned with mei yen powder. Well! If it’s good enough for Mr. Hemingway then the Mei Yen Seasoning Recipe is a must-have for all burger lovers. Right?

♦ Meunière

♦ Meunière: When you hear Martha Stewart use a word your ears perk up. Because you know that right after she says it she explains what it means in plain mundane terms. Dredged in flour and sauteed with butter? Why say all those words? Just say à la meunière. It sounds so much better in French. The English translation is “miller’s wife”. This cooking technique is used mainly for fish.

♦ Morel

♦ Morel is an edible fungus, a wild mushroom, and gourmet chefs love it!

Are you a newbie cook? Hope this helps.

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