The Wheeling Gourmet by Nicolas Steenhout

Mirepoix

Mirepoix is a mix of onions, carrots and celery, usualy in the ratio 2:1:1.

Reduced

See Reduce

Reduce

To evaporate a liquid by boiling it on fairly high heat.

Sweat

To cook over low heat with a little oil or butter until the ingredient, usualy vegetables, is soft and transluscent.

Deglaze

To pour a liquid, generaly wine, alcohol or vinegar, in a pan where meat or sometimes vegetables have been cooking.

Reserve

To set aside, generally covered, generally in the refrigerator, for later use.