Cooking Terms

2. to beat rapidly to introduce air bubbles into food
6. to cook by the vapor produced when water is heated to the boiling point
7. the process of soaking foods in a seasoned, often acidic, liquid before cooking
8. coat food item with flour
12. to cut fat into flour with a pastry blender or two knives
13. sprinkle food with flour
14. to remove the outer protective layer of a fruit or vegetable
15. to stir two or more ingredients until mixture is thoroughly combined and uniform in texture
17. a process in the making of bread or dough, used to mix the ingredients and add strength to the final product
18. to cut food into pieces that are even, like a square

1. this process combines air with the ingredient, making it lighter and more uniform in texture
3. to cook just below the boiling point
4. to stir rapidly by hand or with a mixer to combine ingredients or incorporate air into mixture
5. to cut or chop food as finely as possible
9. to cut food into very small pieces by rubbing it against a special tool
10. to cut into pieces
11. a culinary knife cut in which the food item is cut into small blocks
12. to work sugar and fat together until the mixture is soft and fluffy
13. to mix ingredients by gently turning one part over another
16. to brown or cook foods with a small amount of fat using low to medium heat