terms Crossword

cut a food, such as almonds, into very thin strips.
to break or tear off small layers of food.
gently mix a light, fluffy mixture into heavier one.
mix ingredients, such as salad, greens, and dressing.
beat quickly and vigorosly to incorporate air into mixture, making it light and fluffy
coat a food with three different layers. The food is first coated with flour.
cut foods into small irregular pieces. To mince is to chop finely.
cutting food into small, square pieces. Cubed pieces are about ½ inch square dice is 1/8 inch to ¼ inches square.
cut off a very thin layer of peel with a paring knife.
to make straight, shallow cuts with a slicing knife in the surface of a food.
cut a food into large, thin pieces with a slicing knife. Use a sawing motion while pressing the knife gently.
to pulverize food into crumbs, powder, or paste with a rolling pin, blender, or food processor.
grinder to break up food into coarse, medium, or fine particles.
crush food into a smooth mixture with a masher or beater.
grind or mash cooked fruits or vegetables until they are smooth.
to divide a food into four equal pieces.
cut food into small pieces with kitchen shears.
beat ingredients, such as shortening and sugar, combining until soft and creamy.
use a pastry brush to coat a food with a liquid, such as melted butter or a sauce
put small pieces of food, such as butter, on the surface of another food.
coat food heavily with flour, bread crumbs, or cornmeal
lightly sprinkle a food with flour or confectioners’ sugar
dip a food briefly in boiling water and then in cold water to stop the cooking process
heat sugar until it liquefies and darkens in color
remove the center of a fruit, such as and apple or pineapple
shape a food by hand or by placing in a decorative liquid
boil mixture in order to evaporate the liquid and intensify the flavor
heat liquid to just below the boiling point
soak dry ingredients, such as tea or herbs, in hot liquid to extract flavor or soften the texture
to leave an opening in a container so steam can escape during cooking.
make a liquid clear by removing solid particles.