cooking terms
Across
- 3. a method of dry-heat cooking that uses a small amount of oil or fat in a hot, shallow pan to cook food quickly over relatively high heat
- 7. exposing meat to hot dry air in oven
- 8. a glossy, translucent coating applied to the outer surface of a dish by dipping, dripping, or using a brush
- 10. to remove impurities and solids from a liquid to make it clear
- 12. to cook food in hot fat or oil
- 15. an item added to a dish or drink primarily for decoration
- 16. to partially cook food by boiling it for a short period of time
- 17. a combination cooking method where food is first seared at high heat, and then slowly simmered in a small amount of liquid in a covered pot
- 19. to gently combine a delicate, airy mixture into a heavier, denser one
- 20. combine two or more ingredients
- 21. to cook food using the hot, moist vapor from boiling water
- 24. a combination of solid food ingredients, typically meat and vegetables, that have been cooked slowly in liquid and served with the resulting gravy
- 25. the process of soaking food in a seasoned, often acidic, liquid called a marinade before cooking
- 26. a food preservation method that uses salt, and often other ingredients like sugar and nitrites, to draw moisture out of food
- 29. a cooking method that uses high, direct radiant heat to cook food quickly
- 31. to cut or tear food into long, thin strips or small, fine pieces
- 33. dante the ideal texture for pasta and other foods that have been cooked to be tender yet firm
- 34. liquid is periodically spread over the surface of food, typically roasting meat or poultry, to keep it moist and enhance flavor
Down
- 1. a method in cooking that requires moist heat
- 2. add a liquid, such as wine, stock, or broth, to a hot pan after cooking meat or vegetables to dissolve the flavorful brown bits, or fond, stuck to the bottom
- 4. a precision knife cut where food, most often vegetables, is sliced into long, thin, matchstick like strips
- 5. a gentle cooking method that involves submerging food in a liquid, such as water, stock, wine, or milk, that is held at a low, consistent temperature just below a simmer
- 6. a cooking technique that involves quickly frying small pieces of food in a little very hot oil while constantly stirring and tossing them
- 9. beat quickly with a mixer to incorporate air
- 11. a French cooking technique in which alcohol is added to a hot pan to create a burst of flames
- 13. lightly coat food with a dry ingredient before cooking
- 14. to heat a liquid gently just below the boiling point
- 18. cook vegetables in a small amount of fat over low heat in a covered pan, until juices form and vegetables begin to brown
- 22. a cooking process where a food item, typically a vegetable or fruit, is briefly submerged in boiling water and then immediately plunged into an ice bath
- 23. to cut it into small, uniformly sized cubes
- 24. cook surface quickly over very high heat, creating a desirable crispy, browned crust
- 27. a mixture of two liquids that typically do not mix, such as oil and water
- 28. to turn food into a thick, smooth, and creamy paste or liquid
- 30. food is allowed to sit, undisturbed, for a period of time after being removed from the heat source
- 32. to cook food with dry heat, typically in an oven