Home Ec. Cooking Terms Crossword

To cut into small pieces
To prepare food by applying heat in any form
To cook food in an oven
To roast meat slowly on a pit rack or rack over heat, basting frequently with seasoned sauce
To mix ingredients together using a fast circular motion with a spoon, fork, whisk or mixer
To mix ingredients together gently with a spoon or fork until combined
To heat food so that the liquid gets hot enough for bubbles to rise and break the surface
To beat sugar and fat/butter together until light and fluffy
To remove all the liquid using a colander, strainer or by pressing a plate against the food while tilting the container
To cut into small cubes
A powder substance used for breads, cakes and pastries
To mix ingredients by gently turning one art over another with a spatula
To ornament a food-usually with another colorful food before serving to add eye appeal
To scrape food agains the hold of a grater making thin pieces
To mix ingredients lightly without crushing or mashing them
To cook in the steam generated by boiling water
To cook quickly in a small amount of fat/butter
To quash food with a fork, spoon or masher
To soak food in a liquid to tenderize or add flavor to it
To make a mixture smooth by lifting it over and over quickly with a big beating stroke or to incorporate air through the mixture
To flatten to a desired thickness by using a rolling pin
To stay just below the boiling point while being heated
To remove or strip off the skin and rind of some fruits and vegetables
To cook over medium or high until surface of food browns or darkens
To press, fold, and stretch dough until it is smooth and uniform, usually done by pressing with the heels of your hands