Noun. The kissing crust is the edge on a loaf of bread where it has touched another loaf in baking.

Used in a sentence:

My sister and I fight over the kissing crust. 

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Noun. Quenelle is the smooth oval shape formed when presenting semi-soft foods.

Used in a sentence:

A quenelle of ice cream is much more refined than a scoop of ice cream.

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Noun. Alginate is a salt from a gel-forming substance obtained from brown algae.

Used in a sentence:

Alginates are used as thickeners in creams, jellies and beer.

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Noun. Ghee is a semi-fluid clarified butter with the milk proteins removed. It is made by melting the butter and skimming the fat off the top to separate the milk solids and water.

Used in a sentence:

Ghee originated in India and is commonly used in Arabic cuisines. 

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Noun. A preparation containing the active ingredient of a substance in concentrated form, and used in cooking and baking to add flavor.

Used in a sentence:

Vanilla beans in a recipe can be replaced with vanilla extract.

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Noun. Lactose is the natural sugar that is found in milk.

Used in a sentence:

Lactose is used to sweeten stout beer.

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Used in a sentence:

Milk is pasteurized before it is sold to ensure it is safe to drink and to extend its shelf life. 

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Noun. Curd is the thick substance that forms in milk when it sours or when making cheese.

Used in a sentence:

Fresh curd can easily be enjoyed in cottage cheese. 

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Noun. Cream is the thick yellow part of milk that contains fat.

Used in a sentence:

Butter is made by churning cream. 

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Noun. Whey is the watery part of the milk that forms when milk becomes thick. This occurs in cheese making as well as when milk goes sour.

Used in a sentence:

When making cheese, the whey separates from the curd. 

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