Nutrition and Wellness Vocab Crossword

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  1. 2. used to gently mix a light, fluffy mixture into a heavier one.
  2. 3. to mix thoroughly and add air to foods.
  3. 4. to cut off a very thin layer of peel with a paring knife.
  4. 5. to grind or mash cooked fruits or vegetables until they are smooth.
  5. 6. to cut a food, such as almonds, into very thin strips.
  6. 7. to put small pieces of food, such as butter, on the surface of another food.
  7. 9. to beat ingredients, such as shortening and sugar, combining until soft and creamy.
  8. 10. to use a pastry brush to coat a food with a liquid, such as melted butter or a sauce.
  9. 12. to use a grinder to break up a food into course, medium, or fine particles.
  10. 17. 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.
  11. 18. to cut food into larger, thin pieces with a slicing knife.
  12. 21. to coat a food, such as chicken or fish, with flour.
  13. 22. to cook a food in sugar syrup.
  14. 24. to coat a food with a liquid that forms a glossy finish.
  15. 25. to dip a food briefly in boiling water and then in cold water to stop the cooking process.
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  1. 1. to beat quickly and vigorously to incorporate air into a mixture, making it light and fluffy.
  2. 2. to break or tear off small layers of food, often cooked fish, with a fork.
  3. 3. to coat a food with three different layers.
  4. 6. often applied to food that is cooking.
  5. 8. to crush food into a smooth mixture with a masher or beater.
  6. 11. to cut food into small pie with kitchen shears.
  7. 13. to coat food heavily with flour, breadcrumbs, or cornmeal.
  8. 14. to pour liquid over a food as it cooks, using a baster or spoon.
  9. 15. to divide a food into four equal pieces.
  10. 16. to make a liquid clear by removing solid particles.
  11. 18. to make straight, shallow cuts with a slicing knife in the surface of a food.
  12. 19. to heat sugar until it liquefies and darkens in color.
  13. 20. to mix ingredients, such as salad greens and dressing.
  14. 22. to pulverize food into crumbs, powder, or paste with a rolling pin, blender, or food processor.
  15. 23. to lightly sprinkle a food with flour or confectioners’ sugar.