Chef's Glossary

verb to cook (meat or vegetables) by browning in fat, then simmering in a small amount of liquid in a covered container

• The chef decided to braise the short ribs for several hours to enhance the flavor.
• I'm going to braise the chicken in the oven for dinner tonight.
• Let's braise these veggies real quick before serving.
• She had to braise her temper before responding to the rude customer.

noun A word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things. In this case, 'break' is a noun referring to the meal or action that ends a fast.

verb A word used to describe an action or state of being. In this case, 'break' is a verb indicating the action of ending a fast.

pronoun A word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse. In this case, 'your' is a pronoun indicating possession by the person fasting.

• It is customary to break your fast with a light meal before resuming your daily activities.
• Hey, let's grab some food and break your fast together.
• Yo, wanna hit up that new brunch spot and break your fast?
• Sometimes you need to break your fast from negative thoughts and focus on positivity instead.