Cooking Terms

The words used to describe ingredients and cooking methods vary across the globe. Here are some examples I have encountered. Do let me know of others you are aware of and I shall add them to this glossary.

Baking Basics

Baking Soda	Bicarbonate of Soda
Bicarbonate of Soda	Baking Soda

Cereal and Grains

Arborio Rice	Risotto Rice
Emmer	Farro
Farro	Emmer
Kamut	Khorasan
Khorasan	Kamut
Khubz	Pitta Bread
Pitta Bread	Khubz
Risotto Rice	Arborio Rice
Tapioca Flour (Cassava)	Tapioca Starch

Dairy

10-18% Butterfat	Half and Half ( 1/2 milk ½ cream)
18% Butterfat	Light Cream
26-30% Butterfat	Light Whipping Cream
30% Butterfat	Heavy Cream, Whipping Cream
42% Butterfat	Double Cream, Clotted Cream

Fruit and Vegetables

Arugula	Rocket
Aubergine	Brinjals, Eggplant
Beans	Legumes, Pulses
Brinjals	Aubergine, Eggplant
Chickpea	Garbanzo Beans
Courgette	Zucchini
Edamame Beans	Young Soya Beans
Eggplant	Aubergine, Brinjals
Granadilla	Passionfruit
Passionfruit	Granadilla
Legumes	Beans, Pulses
Pulses	Beans, Legumes
Pumpkin	Squash
Rocket	Arugula
Squash	Pumpkin

Herbs and Spices

Bouquet Garni	Bay Leaf, Parsely, Rosemary, Thyme
Cilantro	Coriander
Coriander	Cilantro
Flax Seed	Linseed
Garam Masala	Black Pepper, Cardamon, Cloves, Coriander, Cumin
Linseed	Flax Seed
Mixed Spice	Allspice, Cinnamon, Clove, Ginger, Nutmeg
Pepitas	Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower Seeds	Pepitas
Za’atar	Sesame Seeds (toasted), Sumac, Wild Thyme, Salt

Sugar

Granulated Sugar	Granulated Sugar, White Sugar
Castor Sugar	Superfine Granulated Sugar
Icing Sugar	Confectioners’ Sugar, Powdered Sugar
Sugar Crystals	Decorating Sugar
Rainbow Sugar Crystals	Coloured Sugar

Cooking Terms

Barbeque	Braii
Braii>	Barbeque
Broil	Grill
Grill	Broil

Utensils

Parchment	Greaseproof Paper
Greaseproof Paper	Parchment
Pots	Saucepans
Skillet	Frying Pan