CULINARY GLOSSARY

A bread machine is a household appliance that automatically kneads, proofs, and bakes bread in its own tin.

A culinary siphon is a gas-pressurised canister for making whipped cream, foams, and carbonated liquids.

A dehydrator is a device for the slow drying of food with warm air to preserve it and concentrate flavour.

An immersion blender is a hand-held device with a blade on a long shaft for blending food right in the pot.

A mandoline is a hand slicer with an adjustable blade for quickly cutting vegetables into even thin slices.

A plancha is a smooth metal cooking surface for quickly searing food over strong, even heat.

A smoker is a device for cooking food with smoke, giving it a characteristic aroma and extending its keeping.

A tandoor is a traditional cylindrical clay oven for baking bread and roasting meat over strong heat.

A wok is a deep round-bottomed pan for quick stir-frying over strong heat with constant tossing.