Food Preparation Terms
Across
- 2. To combine two or more ingredients into one mass.
- 4. To break a food by pressing it with the back of the spoon or masher, or forcing it through a ricer.
- 6. To mechanically break down a food into a finer texture.
- 7. To remove the seed(s) of a fruit or vegetable.
- 8. To soften solid fats, often by adding a second ingredient such as sugar, and working with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until the fat is creamy.
- 9. To brown the surface of a food very quickly with high heat.
- 11. To work dough by pressing it with the heels of the hands, folding it, turing it, and repeating until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- 13. To decrease the quantity of liquid and intensify the flavor by boiling.
- 15. To mix lightly.
- 17. To make free from microorganisms.
- 18. To cut into small pieces with kitchen shears.
Down
- 1. To cut into four equal parts.
- 2. To cut or chop into very small pieces.
- 3. To beat quickly and steadily by hand with a whisk or beater.
- 5. To apply a liquid that forms a glossy coating.
- 7. To heat an appliance to a desired temperature about 5 to 8 minutes before it is to be used.
- 10. To cook uncovered under a direct source of heat.
- 12. To prepare food for cooking.
- 14. To remove liquid from a food product.
- 16. To cook in a small amount of hot fat.