Cooking Terms

2. beat vigorously to make light and fluffy
4. cut food into large, thin pieces with a slicing knife
5. cutting into small square pieces
7. cut off a very thin layer of peel with paring knife or peeler
8. cut food into small pieces by rubbing against a grater
11. cut food such as almonds into very thin strips
12. divide into four pieces
13. subtracting weight of container to find weight of food
14. crush food into a smooth mixture with a masher or beater
15. to make straight shallow cuts with a slicing knife
17. mix ingredients by tumbling
19. coat a food with a liquid using brush
20. tear off small layers of food with a fork
22. cut food into small pieces, chop finely
26. used for fat or butter In ¼ pound sticks, cut off amount needed with knife
27. mix thoroughly and add air to foods

1. adding thin layer of another food for flavor and texture
2. subtract fat you want to measure, pour resulting water into liquid measuring cup
3. pour liquid over a food as it cooks using a baster or spoon
6. dividing foods into smaller parts
9. beat ingredients, combining until soft and creamy
10. measuring fat in a dry measuring cup, eliminating pockets of space and bubbles first
11. cut food into small pieces with kitchen shear(Used with fresh herbs or dried fruit)
16. used to gently mix a light fluffy mixture into a heavier one
18. use a grinder to break up a food into coarse, medium, or fine particles
21. combining two or more ingredients thoroughly until blended
23. grind/mash vegetables until smooth
24. pulverize food into crumbs, powder, or paste with a rolling pin, blender, or food processor
25. mix with spoon or whisk to distribute heat
27. coat food with 3 layers, the first being flour