Vegetarian - A person who does not eat meat or poultry and sometimes fish but may eat cheese, milk and eggs in their diet.

Mix - To combine ingredients with a spoon or beaters until well incorporated.

Italian Parsley - Also known as flat-leaf parsley, this plant has a stronger aroma and flavor than the curly-leafed variety.

Score - To cut slits into foods before cooking for various purposes, including decoration, ease of cutting after cooking or tenderization. Also, the fat layer of a large cut of meat is often scored so that some of the fat melts out during roasting.

Sear - To cook meats quickly on all sides over high heat to brown and seal in the juices. The meat should not be turned until it is well browned on each side or it will stick to the pan.

Bay Leaf (Laurel) - Bay is the poet's leaf and is said to impart wisdom. It is mostly used dried and is a wonderful addition to meat, potatoes, and root vegetables. It is also a good flavoring for sugar, which can be flavored by placing the leaf in the container of sugar for a few days. Such sugar imparts a fullness of flavor to flan and other custard dishes. Try them in chowders, in marinades, or to the water which will cook your frozen vegies.

Preheat - To heat the oven to the specified temperature before adding the foods. Most recipes require preheating of the oven. Usually it will tell you to place in a cool oven if it should not be preheated.

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