Across
- 2. dividing food into smaller parts, using a tool with a sharp blade
- 3. To break or tear off small layers of food, often cooked fish, with a fork
- 6. subtracting the weight of the container to find the weight of the food alone
- 9. coat food with a thin layer of another food
- 11. To crush food into a smooth mixture with a masher or beater
- 12. to heat sugar until it liquefies and darkens in color
- 15. To use a grinder to break up a food into coarse, medium, or fine particles.
- 16. To cut food into small pieces with kitchen shears
- 17. to make a liquid clear by removing solid particles
- 21. to cut off a very thin layer of peel with a paring knife
- 24. to peat ingredients, such as shortening and sugar, combining until soft and creamy
- 27. To divide a food into four equal pieces
- 28. To remove the center of a fruit, such as an apple or pineapple
- 29. To cut a food such as almonds, into very thin strips
- 30. and dice: refers to cutting food into small, square pieces.
- 32. to mix thoroughly and add air to foods
Down
- 1. method: takes a liquid measuring cup
- 4. To add flavor to a food by soaking it in a cold, seasoned liquid
- 5. 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
- 7. method: used for fat that comes ΒΌ-pound sticks, usually butter and margarine
- 8. combining two or more ingredients thoroughly so they blend
- 10. and mince: to chop means cut food into small, irregular pieces and to mince is to chop finely
- 13. To leave an opening in a container so steam can escape during cooking
- 14. To separate water from solid food, such as vegetables or cooked pasta
- 18. used to gently mix a light, fluffy mixture into a heavier one
- 19. method: for measuring shortening
- 20. to cut a food into large, thin pieces with a slicing knife
- 22. to make straight, shallow cuts with a slicing knife in the surface of a food
- 23. To cook a food in a sugar syrup
- 25. To grind or mash cooked fruits or vegetables until they are smooth
- 26. To pulverize food into crumbs, powder, or paste with a rolling pin, blender or food processor
- 31. Often applies