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Cooking Methods

Learn about common and unusual cooking methods. Each entry includes a description and explanation of how it is done.

Mexican Cooking Equipment

A description of different types of cookware commonly used in Mexican cooking.

Al Horno

A translation and definition of this cooking term

Barbacoa

A translation and definition of this cooking term

Braise

A description of what braising is, how to do it, and what kinds of food it's used for.

Water Bath

A description of how to create a water bath. Use a water bath for flan, Mexican cheesecake and also for canning.

Sauté

A definition of this cooking term

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