cooking terms

2. to cut off a thin layer of peel
3. to break or tear off small layers of food with a fork.
7. to cut a food, such as almonds, into very thin strips.
9. to tumble salad greens and dressing with tongs.
11. to put small pieces of food, such as butter, on the surface of another food.
13. to cut food into smaller pieces by pressing and rubbing the food against a grater. (3wds).
14. to cut food into small pieces with kitchen shears.
15. used to gently mix a light, fluffy mixture with a heavier one.
19. to lightly sprinkle a food with flour or confectioner's sugar.
20. to coat food heavily with flour, bread crumbs, or cornmeal.
21. to cut into cubes. (3wds).
23. to pour liquid over a food as it cooks, using a baster or a spoon.
25. to use a pastry brush to coat a food with a liquid, such as an egg wash.
26. to mix thoroughly and add air to foods.
27. to cut into small, fine pieces. (3wds).

1. to pack the material into a measuring cup and level off the top. (3wds).
3. to coat a food, such as chicken or fish, with flour.
4. to divide food into equal pieces.
5. to cut food into large, thin pieces.
6. using water to measure out the right amount of fat. uses negative space. (2wds).
8. to use a grinder to make course particles, such as coffee beans.
10. to mix with a spoon or a wire whisk.
12. to crush food into a smooth mixture.
13. to coat a food with a liquid that forms a glossy finish.
16. to mash cooked fruits or vegetables until smooth.
17. to make straight, shallow cuts within food.
18. measuring method used on sticks of butter. the wrapper is usually divided into tablespoons. (2wds).
22. to pulverize food into crumbs.
23. to coat a food with different layers to create a breading, like chicken strips.
24. to beat quickly and vigourously to incorperate air into a mixture, making it light and fluffy.
27. to beat foods like shortening and sugar until soft.