Nouvelle cuisine is an 8-letter term for a type of French cooking that emphasizes the presentation of food. It is characterized by lighter sauces and more delicate flavors. ETHNIC cuisine is a 6-letter term for a type of cooking that is associated with a particular culture or region. It often uses traditional ingredients and methods of preparation. Haute cuisine is a 5-letter term for a type of French cooking that is considered to be the highest quality. It is characterized by elaborate presentation and complex flavor combinations. All three terms refer to different kinds of cuisine.