Cooking Terms Crossword

mix fast bringing the contents to the top of the bowl and back down again
cut into small pieces using a sharp knife, food processor or blender.
to remove the center, or core, of a food using a sharp knife or coring tool.
To beat a mixture until is it light and fluffy using a spoon or electric mixer.
To cut fat into flour with a pastry blender or two knives
To cut into very small cubes, about ¼”
To coat food heavily with other ingredients
To sprinkle or coat with a powdered substance, often breadcrumbs or seasonings
To mix ingredients gently by turning one part over another
To rub a food back and forth against a grater to get very small pieces.
To cut into very small pieces with a sharp knife or kitchen shears.
To remove the skin of a food using a paring knife or vegetable peeler.
To work dough with the heel of the hands, until smooth and elastic
To Mix in a circular motion using a spoon
To beat rapidly to introduce air bubbles into the food
To heat a liquid on a cooktop at a high temperature. Bubbles should constantly rise and break surface.
To cook in liquid at a temperature just below boiling. Bubbles from only along the edges of the pan and do not break the surface.
To cook liquid at a low temperature
slow cooking of food in the smallest quantity of water, stock or sauce in which the food is always cut up and the food and cooking liquid are served together.
To cook in covered container on a rack above liquid that is boiling.
briefly immerse in boiling water, follow with an ice bath to rapidly cool off the food
To cook in an oven in an uncovered container
To cook by direct heat by placing the food over the heat sources. Heat source can be gas, electric, charcoal or wood.
To cook uncovered in an oven without liquid.
To brown or cook foods in a small amount of fat using low-med heat
To cook in fat or oil in a pan
A cooking technique that combines browning and simmering, Brown food in a small amount of fat. Then, add a little liquid and simmer in a uncovered container.