Cooking Terms Crossword

1. Pan used to bake cookies, cream puffs, etc.
4. Rub the inside surface of a pan with shortening to prevent food from sticking
5. Beats and blends foods together and incorporates air.
7. To mix two or more ingredients together with a spoon, beater or electric blender until combined.
9. Tool shaped like scissors used for picking up food.
11. Cut into tiny particles by rubbing across the small rough holes of a kitchen tool.
14. Long-handled, low-sided pan; used to fry and saute.
16. Tool to remove the skin of vegetables and fruits.
17. Used to separate particles to make light and fluffy.

2. Handheld item with mesh used to separate solids from liquids.
3. To cook food quickly in a small amount of oil in a skillet or sauté pan over direct heat.
6. Tool used to weigh ingredients.
8. Aids in pouring foods into small-mouthed containers
10. Blender Used to cut fat in with flour when making pastry or biscuits.
11. Cut food into flat pieces of the same slice.
12. To cook food directly under or above the heat source.
13. A technique used to gently combine a light, airy mixture (such as beaten egg whites) with a heavier mixture (such as whipped cream or custard)using a rubber scraper.
15. To cut food into very small pieces.