cooking terms

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Across
  1. 3. to put small pieces of food, such as butter, on the surface of another food.
  2. 5. to cut food, such as cheese or carrots, into smaller pieces or shreds by pressing and rubbing it against the rough surface of a grater.
  3. 7. to cut off a very thin layer of peel with a paring knife or peeler.
  4. 8. to coat a food with a liquid that forms a glossy finish.
  5. 9. to make straight, shallow cuts with a slicing knife in the surface of a food.
  6. 12. to loosen the flavorful food particles in a pan after the food has been browned.
  7. 14. to make a liquid clear by removing solid particles.
  8. 16. to mix ingredients, such as a salad, greens, and dressing, by tumbling them with tongs or a large spoon and fork.
  9. 18. to grind or mash cooked fruits or vegetables until they are smooth.
  10. 20. to separate water from solid food using a strainer.
  11. 21. to coat food heavily with flour.
  12. 23. to mix thoroughly and add air to foods.
  13. 25. to break or tear off small layers of food, often cooked fish, with a fork.
  14. 26. to pour liquid over a food as it cooks.
  15. 27. used to gently mix a light, fluffy mixture into a heavier one.
  16. 28. to pulverize food into crumbs, powder, or paste with a rolling pin, blender, or food processor.
  17. 31. to use a pastry brush to coat a food with liquid.
Down
  1. 1. to dip a food briefly in boiling water and then cold water.
  2. 2. to remove the center of a fruit.
  3. 4. to heat sugar until liquefies and darkens in color.
  4. 6. to cut a food into large, thin pieces with a slicing knife.
  5. 10. to cook a food into sugar syrup.
  6. 11. to divide food into four equal parts.
  7. 13. to cut food into small pieces with kitchen shears.
  8. 15. to use a grinder to break up a food into coarse, medium, or fine particles.
  9. 17. to cut a food into very thin strips.
  10. 19. to beat ingredients, such as shortening and sugar, combining until soft and creamy.
  11. 22. to lightly sprinkle a food with flour or confectioners' sugar.
  12. 23. to coat food with three different layers.
  13. 24. to crush food into a smooth mixture.
  14. 29. often applies to food that is cooking, mix with a spoon or wire whisk in a circular motion.
  15. 30. to beat quickly and vigorously to incorporate air into a mixture.