N&W Vocab
Across
- 3. to dip a food lightly in boiling water then cold water to end the cooking process
- 5. to put small pieces of food on the surface of another food
- 7. straight shallow cuts with a slicing knife in the surface of the food.
- 8. to heat liquid to just below boiling point, also to blanch food.
- 12. to pour a liquid over food while it cooks
- 14. to cook a food in a sugar syrup
- 16. to add flavor to a food by soaking it in a cold, seasoned liquid
- 18. to remove the center of a fruit
- 20. to cut a food, such as almonds, into very thin strips
- 21. pieces are 1/8 to ¼ inch square
- 23. to remove the tough outer coating of food
- 24. to separate solid particles from a liquid
- 25. to leave an opening in a container while cooking so steam can escape.
- 26. to coat food with a liquid that gives it a glossy finish
- 27. to mash cooked fruits or vegetables until smooth
Down
- 1. to shape a food
- 2. to chop finely
- 4. to heat sugar until it liquefies and darkens in color
- 5. to loosen the flavored food particles in a pan after food has been browned
- 6. to break of or tear small layers of food
- 9. pieces are ½ inch square
- 10. to beat quickly to incorporate air into the mixture to make it light and fluffy
- 11. to divide food into four equal parts
- 13. to mix ingredients by tumbling them with tongs or a large spoon and fork
- 14. to make a liquid clear by removing solid particles
- 15. to coat food heavily with flour, seasoned crumbs, or cornmeal
- 17. gently mix a light, fluffy mixture into a heavier one
- 19. to remove a stone or seed from fruit using a sharp knife
- 22. to cut food into small irregular pieces
- 23. to soak dry ingredients