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Deep-fry

To cook food while it is fully submerged in hot oil.

Deglaze

To add liquid, usually wine or broth, to a pan that has been used to sautée or roast meats thereby dissolving the crusted juices stuck to the bottom of the pan that is used as gravy for the meat.

Degrease

To skim fat from the surface of soup, stock, gravy or other hot liquid using a spoon.

Devil

To add hot or spicy ingredients such as mustard, hot sauce or cayenne pepper to food.

Diable

Refers to food that is deviled or heavily seasoned.

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