Glossary - You Say Bechamel, I Say Veloute ...

Cooking is a science! When you bake and cook, you are using math, chemistry, physics and biology. As with any science or discipline, there is a language to learn. In cooking, many terms are commonly understood. But do you know what 'temper' means? How about 'ganache'? And is there a difference between bearnaise and bechamel? Browse through this ever-expanding list of cooking terms and definitions so every recipe you read will be understandable.