Cooking & Recipes Glossary: I

immersion blender: A small appliance that’s like a cross between a hand mixer and a blender. You immerse the blender in whatever you want to blend.

induction: A form of cooking that works on a magnetic transfer principle — heat passes via magnetic force from the burner to the pan.

isinglass: Gelatin from the air bladder of sturgeon and other freshwater fish. Used in some jellied desserts.