Cooking Terms Crossword

To cut solids into pieces with a sharp knife or other chopping device.
To heat a liquid until bubbles break continually on the surface.
To cook on a grill under strong, direct heat.
To cook on a grill over intense heat.
To cook and/or brown food in a small amount of hot fat.
To cook by dry heat in an oven.
To brown very quickly by intense heat. This method increases shrinkage but develops flavor and improves appearance.
To put one or more dry ingredients through a sieve or sifter.
To cook slowly in liquid over low heat at a temperature of about 180°. The surface of the liquid should be barely moving, broken from time to time by slowly rising bubbles.
To mix ingredients with a circular motion until well blended or of uniform consistency.
To beat rapidly to incorporate air and produce expansion, as in heavy cream or egg whites.
To mash foods until perfectly smooth by hand, by rubbing through a sieve or food mill, or by whirling in a blender or food processor.
To cook very gently in hot liquid kept just below the boiling point.
To remove the peels from vegetables or fruits.
To cut or chop food into extremely small pieces.
To remove impurities, whether scum or fat, from the surface of a liquid during cooking, thereby resulting in a clear, cleaner-tasting final produce.