Across
- 3. to put small pieces of food, such as butter, on the surface of another food.
- 5. to cut food, such as cheese or carrots, into smaller pieces or shreds by pressing and rubbing it against the rough surface of a grater.
- 7. to cut off a very thin layer of peel with a paring knife or peeler.
- 8. to coat a food with a liquid that forms a glossy finish.
- 9. to make straight, shallow cuts with a slicing knife in the surface of a food.
- 12. to loosen the flavorful food particles in a pan after the food has been browned.
- 14. to make a liquid clear by removing solid particles.
- 16. to mix ingredients, such as a salad, greens, and dressing, by tumbling them with tongs or a large spoon and fork.
- 18. to grind or mash cooked fruits or vegetables until they are smooth.
- 20. to separate water from solid food using a strainer.
- 21. to coat food heavily with flour.
- 23. to mix thoroughly and add air to foods.
- 25. to break or tear off small layers of food, often cooked fish, with a fork.
- 26. to pour liquid over a food as it cooks.
- 27. used to gently mix a light, fluffy mixture into a heavier one.
- 28. to pulverize food into crumbs, powder, or paste with a rolling pin, blender, or food processor.
- 31. to use a pastry brush to coat a food with liquid.
Down
- 1. to dip a food briefly in boiling water and then cold water.
- 2. to remove the center of a fruit.
- 4. to heat sugar until liquefies and darkens in color.
- 6. to cut a food into large, thin pieces with a slicing knife.
- 10. to cook a food into sugar syrup.
- 11. to divide food into four equal parts.
- 13. to cut food into small pieces with kitchen shears.
- 15. to use a grinder to break up a food into coarse, medium, or fine particles.
- 17. to cut a food into very thin strips.
- 19. to beat ingredients, such as shortening and sugar, combining until soft and creamy.
- 22. to lightly sprinkle a food with flour or confectioners' sugar.
- 23. to coat food with three different layers.
- 24. to crush food into a smooth mixture.
- 29. often applies to food that is cooking, mix with a spoon or wire whisk in a circular motion.
- 30. to beat quickly and vigorously to incorporate air into a mixture.