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Welcome to the Celtnet glossary of food terms. As this recipe site has grown and the total number of recipes range across everythign from breakfast to brewing it has become obvious that a whole slew of recipe and cooking-associated terms are spread across the various pages of this site. These pages are an attempt at bringing all these recipe- and cookery-associated terms together into one place. To use this glossary simply click on the first letter of your term above or below. Alternativey why not just browse through the terms. You may well find something that surprises you!

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Food Glossary Entry For: Refresh

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Refreshing is the process of either holding boiled vegetables under a running tap or plunging them in ice-cold water. This prevents them from cooking further in their own steam and also helps set the colour.





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Before you decide to start brewing and storing your own coffee, there are certain factors that must be taken into consideration. It is important that you know how to brew your coffee in the best possible manner.

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Recipe Information: 115

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Recipe Information: 56

Chocolate is a spice processed from the seeds of the cocao tree. It was first used and cultivated almost 3000 years ago and is a mainstay of modern snacks and sweet dishes. But chocolate is a much more versatile ingredient than this and can be used in a whloe range of sweet and savoury dishes. Here you will find recipes for a classic chocolate cake as well as a Mexican stew with chocolate.

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Recipe Information: 114

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Recipe Information: 114

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Recipe Information: 114

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Recipe Information: 35

Lamb is one of the sweetest an most versatile of the red meats. Typically it is very tender and lends itself to a whole range of cooking methods. Here you are presented with two classic lamb-based recipes.

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