Nutrition and Wellness Vocab

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Across
  1. 4. To divide a food into four equal pieces
  2. 6. To heat liquid to just below the boiling point.
  3. 8. To boil a mixture in order to evaporate the liquid and intensify the flavor.
  4. 9. To heat sugar until it liquefies and darkens in color.
  5. 14. To beat ingredients until soft and creamy
  6. 15. To cut a food into large thin pieces
  7. 17. To gently mix a light fluffy mixture into a heavier one.
  8. 19. To separate solid particles from a liquid
  9. 20. Dividing food into smaller parts
  10. 21. To add such flavorings as herbs and spices to a food
  11. 22. To pulverize food into crumbs
  12. 25. To beat quickly and vigorously to incorporate air into a mixture.
  13. 26. To cut foods into thin strips
  14. 27. To cook a food in sugar syrup.
  15. 28. To loosen the flavorful food particles in a pan after it has been browned.
Down
  1. 1. To grind or mash cooked fruits or vegetables until they are smooth.
  2. 2. To pour liquid over a food as it cooks
  3. 3. To shape a food by hand
  4. 5. To separate water from solid foods
  5. 7. To coat food heavily flour, cornmeal, or crumbs
  6. 9. Both of these terms mean to cut food into small square piece
  7. 10. To dip a food briefly into boiling water then cold water.
  8. 11. To add flavor to a food by soaking it in a cold seasoned liquid
  9. 12. To makes straight shallow cuts with the slicing knife on the surface of a
  10. 13. To mix thoroughly and add air to foods
  11. 15. To mix with a spoon or wire whisk in a circular motion
  12. 16. To make a liquid clear by removing solid particles
  13. 18. To lightly sprinkle a food with flour or confectioners sugar
  14. 19. To cut foods into small pieces with kitchen shears.
  15. 23. To soak dry ingredients in hot liquid to extract flavor or soften the texture
  16. 24. To coat a food with a liquid that forms a glossy finish
  17. 27. Gives the food flavor and Texture