N&W vocab
Across
- 2. used to gently mix light, fluffy mixture into a heavier one
- 6. to mix ingredients such as salad greens and dressing, tumbling them with tongs or large spoon and fork
- 7. to pour liquid over a food as it cooks, using a baster or spoon; foods are often basted in sauces or pan juices
- 9. to use a pastry brush to coat a food with a liquid, such as melted butter or a sauce
- 13. to loosen the flavorful food particles in a pan after food has been browned; the food is removed from the pan and excess fat poured off. A small amount of liquid is added, stirred and simmered. The resulting sauce is served with the cooked food
- 14. to make a liquid clear by removing solid particles
- 15. to separate water from solid foods, such as vegetables or cooked pasta by putting the food into a colander or stainer
- 17. to beat quickly and vigorously to incorporate air into a mixture, making it light and fluffy
- 18. to remove the center of a fruit, such as an apple or pineapple
- 19. to make straight shallow cuts with a slicing knife in the surface of a food; often used to tenderize meat
- 21. to oat a food with three different layers
- 23. to cut food into small pieces with kitchen shears; this technique is usually used with fresh herbs or dried fruit
- 26. to cut a food into large, thin pieces with a slicing knife; using a sawing motion while pressing the knife down gently
- 28. to heat sugar until it liquefies and darkens in color
- 30. to grind or mash cooked fruits or vegetables until they are smooth; use a blender, food processor, food mill, or sieve
Down
- 1. to divide food into four equal pieces
- 2. to coat a food, such as chicken or fish with flour
- 3. to put small pieces of food, such as butter, on the surface of another food
- 4. to lightly sprinkle a food with flour or confectioners' sugar
- 5. to cook a food in a sugar syrup
- 8. to shape a food by hand or by placing it in a decorative mold
- 9. to dip a food briefly in boiling water and then in cold water to stop the cooking process; one step in canning
- 10. to use a grinder to break up a food into coarse, medium, or fine particles; meat and coffee beans are often ground
- 11. to add flavor to a food by soaking it in a cold, seasoned liquid. The liquid is usually discarded
- 12. to break or tear off small layers of food, often cooked fish, with a fork
- 16. to beat ingredients, such as shortening and sugar combining until soft and creamy
- 20. pulverize food into crumbs, powder, or paste with a rolling pen, blender or food processor
- 22. to coat food heavily with flour, breadcrumbs, or cornmeal
- 24. to cut off a very thin layer of peel with a paring knife; a peeler can also be used
- 25. to coat a food with a liquid that forms a glossy finish
- 26. to cut a food such as almonds, into very thin strips
- 27. to crush food into a smooth mixture with a masher or beater
- 29. to mix thoroughly and add air to foods