hash
Chopped, cooked meat, usually with potatoes and/or other vegetables, which is seasoned, bound with a sauce, and sautéed. Also, to chop.

Heimlich maneuver
First aid for choking, involving the application of sudden, upward pressure on the upper abdomen to force a foreign object from the windpipe.

hollandaise
A classic emulsion sauce made with a vinegar reduction, egg yolks, and melted butter flavored with lemon juice. It is one of the grand sauces.

hors-d'oeuvre
Literally, "outside the work." An appetizer.

hygiene
Conditions and practices followed to maintain health, including Kitchen Clean Up and personal cleanliness.