al dente
To cook lightly so that it still offers resistance to the teeth.
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blanch
To remove the skin from ingredient by submerging in boiling water then in cold water.
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fromage frais
A fresh low-fat curd cheese blended until smooth. Frûche is a sweetened version of fromage frais. Equal parts low-fat cottage cheese or low-fat cream cheese blended with plain yoghurt until smooth can be used as an alternative.
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harissa
A Tunisian hot red sauce or paste made from chilli peppers usually containing tomatoes and garlic. Is commonly used in couscous, pasta dishes or to add colour and spice to meat dishes. Can be used as a condiment or dipping sauce with a little oil and bread.
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sauté
To cook or brown in a pan in a little oil.
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