Words of the Week 13-20

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a small, flat brush for coating food with butter, oil, or a glaze.

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Pastry Brush

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to cause (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument.

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Persuade

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perhaps the hottest of ground spices, it is ground and dried from a very hot variety of a pepper of the capsicum genus.

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Cayenne Pepper

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to soften solid fats, often by adding a second ingredient, such as sugar, and working with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until the fat is creamy.

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Cream

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a deep, one to two piece cake pan with a tube in the center, used for angel food, sponge, and chiffon cake

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Tube Pan

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to heat liquid to just below the boiling point; to dip food into boiling water or pour boiling water over the food

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Blanch

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a perforated bowl used to drain fruits, vegetables, and pasta.

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Colander

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to give or provide the meaning of; explain

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Interpret

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This spice is the hard berry of an evergreen tree native to the West Indies and Central America. Its name quite possibly reflects its flavor, which has a hint of the flavors of several spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.

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Allspice

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to incorporate a delicate mixture into a thicker, heavier mixture with a whisk or silicone spatula using a down, up, and over motion so the finished product remains light.

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