Steaming and Poaching

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Across
  1. 2. Cooking food gently in simmering liquid
  2. 5. Food quality preserved by gentle moist-heat cooking
  3. 7. Herb commonly added to poaching liquids for aroma
  4. 9. Moist-heat method that cooks food with indirect steam
  5. 11. Leads to mushy vegetables or tough proteins
  6. 13. Quality preserved by both steaming and poaching
  7. 14. Quick boil and cool process to maintain vegetable color
  8. 15. Delicate food commonly cooked by poaching
  9. 16. Flavorful liquid often used for poaching
  10. 18. Protein that stays tender when steamed or poached
Down
  1. 1. Appliance used to steam food in a covered dish
  2. 3. Reduced when steaming or poaching since no fat is needed
  3. 4. Type of steamer that automates heat and timing
  4. 6. Flavor-enhancing ingredients like garlic and citrus
  5. 8. Low-temperature liquid used for poaching
  6. 10. Foods whose color and crispness are preserved by steaming
  7. 12. Added to steaming water to help keep vegetables vibrant
  8. 14. Tool placed over boiling water to hold steaming food
  9. 16. Traditional steamer material for multi-level cooking
  10. 17. Fresh ingredients like dill or parsley used for flavor