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À la Provençale

A French term that refers to food that contains garlic and oil.

Aerate

To make ingredients, such as whipping cream, lighter by incorporating air.

Age

To store and condition food, typically meats, cheese and wine in such a way that the flavour, texture or some other aspect of the food is improved before it's consumed.

Al dente

Italian term for "to the tooth"; refers to food, most often pasta, that is not soft or overcooked but rather, offers a slight resistance when it's bitten into.

Au gratin

A French term that refers to food covered with a sauce as well as cheese, bread crumbs, or both, and is then heated in the oven or under the broiler until brown and crispy.

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