cooking terms crossword
Across
- 1. used to gently mix a light, fluffy mixture into a heavier one.
- 4. to break or tear off small layer of food, often cooked fish, with a fork
- 7. method a method cooks prefer that takes a liquid measuring cup
- 11. subtracting the weight of the container to find the weight of the food alone
- 12. to beat ingredients together, such as shortening and sugar, combining until soft and creamy
- 13. to coat a food with three different layer
- 15. to use a pastry brush to coat a food with a liquid , such as melted butter or a sauce.
- 17. to cut a food, such as almonds, into very thin slices
- 19. and mince chopping means to cut food into small, irregular pieces. To mince is to chop finely.
- 20. to mix thoroughly and add air to foods.
- 22. to crush food into a smooth mixture with a masher or beater
- 23. often applies to food that is cooking.
- 24. adds flavor and texture and helps food brown better.
- 25. and dice both terms refer to cutting food into small, square pieces.
Down
- 2. method a common method for measuring shortening
- 3. to divide a food into four equal pieces
- 5. dividing a food into smaller parts, using a tool with a sharp blade.
- 6. method used for fat that comes in ΒΌ pound sticks
- 8. to grind or mash cooked fruits or vegetables until they are smooth.
- 9. to use a grinder to break up a food into coarse, medium, fine particles.
- 10. to cut off a very thin layer of peel with a pairing knife
- 13. to pour liquid over a food as it cooks, using a aster or spoon
- 14. and shred to cut food, such as cheese or carrots, into smaller pieces or shreds by pressing and rubbing the food against the rough surface of a grater
- 16. to beat quickly and vigorously to incorporate air into a mixture, making it light and fluffy
- 17. to cut food into small pieces with kitchen shears
- 18. to make straight, shallow cuts with a slicing knife in the surface of a food
- 21. to mix ingredients, such as salad greens and dressing, by tumbling them with tongs or a large spoon and fork
- 22. combining two or more ingredients thoroughly so they blend
- 23. to cut a food into large, thin pieces with a slicing knife
- 25. to pulverize food into crumbs, powder, or paste with a rolling pin, blender, or food processor