Culinary Glossary: Letter Z | Cooking Dictionary

Welcome to the Culinary Glossary for the letter Z! Here you will find detailed definitions and explanations of essential kitchen terms and tools that start with the letter Z.

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Zester

A zester is a kitchen tool used to scrape off the outer layer of citrus fruits, known as the zest, which is often used for flavoring.

Zesting Microplane

A zesting microplane is a type of grater with fine, sharp edges, used specifically for zesting citrus fruits.

Zoodle Maker

A zoodle maker is a kitchen tool used to create noodles from zucchini and other vegetables, often used as a low-carb pasta alternative.

Zucchini Bread

Zucchini bread is a type of bread made with grated zucchini, often sweetened and spiced for flavor.

Zucchini Noodles

Zucchini noodles, also known as zoodles, are spiralized or julienned zucchini, used as a healthy alternative to pasta.

Zucchini Spiralizer

A zucchini spiralizer is a device used to cut zucchini into spiral shapes, creating zucchini noodles or zoodles.