cooking terms crossword

1. used to gently mix a light, fluffy mixture into a heavier one.
4. to break or tear off small layer of food, often cooked fish, with a fork
7. method a method cooks prefer that takes a liquid measuring cup
11. subtracting the weight of the container to find the weight of the food alone
12. to beat ingredients together, such as shortening and sugar, combining until soft and creamy
13. to coat a food with three different layer
15. to use a pastry brush to coat a food with a liquid , such as melted butter or a sauce.
17. to cut a food, such as almonds, into very thin slices
19. and mince chopping means to cut food into small, irregular pieces. To mince is to chop finely.
20. to mix thoroughly and add air to foods.
22. to crush food into a smooth mixture with a masher or beater
23. often applies to food that is cooking.
24. adds flavor and texture and helps food brown better.
25. and dice both terms refer to cutting food into small, square pieces.

2. method a common method for measuring shortening
3. to divide a food into four equal pieces
5. dividing a food into smaller parts, using a tool with a sharp blade.
6. method used for fat that comes in ¼ pound sticks
8. to grind or mash cooked fruits or vegetables until they are smooth.
9. to use a grinder to break up a food into coarse, medium, fine particles.
10. to cut off a very thin layer of peel with a pairing knife
13. to pour liquid over a food as it cooks, using a aster or spoon
14. and shred to cut food, such as cheese or carrots, into smaller pieces or shreds by pressing and rubbing the food against the rough surface of a grater
16. to beat quickly and vigorously to incorporate air into a mixture, making it light and fluffy
17. to cut food into small pieces with kitchen shears
18. to make straight, shallow cuts with a slicing knife in the surface of a food
21. to mix ingredients, such as salad greens and dressing, by tumbling them with tongs or a large spoon and fork
22. combining two or more ingredients thoroughly so they blend
23. to cut a food into large, thin pieces with a slicing knife
25. to pulverize food into crumbs, powder, or paste with a rolling pin, blender, or food processor