Cuisine

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Cuisine (kwi-zeen)

Cuisine (pronounced as /kwɪˈziːn/), from the French cuisine, meaning "cooking, culinary art, kitchen", is a specific set of cooking traditions and practices, often associated with a specific culture or region. It can also refer to the food prepared using such methods.

Etymology

The term cuisine is derived from the French word cuire, meaning "to cook". It was first used in English in the late 18th century to refer to a style or method of cooking.

Related Terms

  • Cooking: The process of preparing food for consumption, often using heat.
  • Food: Any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for an organism.
  • Gastronomy: The study of the relationship between food and culture, the art of preparing and serving rich or delicate and appetizing food, a style of cooking of a particular region.
  • Recipe: A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required.
  • Diet (nutrition): The sum of the food consumed by an organism or group.
  • Meal: An eating occasion that takes place at a certain time and includes specific, prepared food.
  • Restaurant: A business that prepares and serves food and drinks to customers.

Types of Cuisine

Cuisine can be categorized by the regions or cultures that they originate from. Some examples include:

  • Mediterranean cuisine: A style of cooking derived from the nations around the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Chinese cuisine: The various cuisines originating from the regions of China, its people, and its diaspora.
  • Indian cuisine: The wide variety of regional and traditional cuisines native to India.
  • Italian cuisine: Food typical of Italy, characterized by its simplicity, with many dishes having only two to four main ingredients.
  • French cuisine: A style of cooking originating from France, known for its finesse and flavor.

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