Food Glossary

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Across
  1. 3. to mix a substance(s) in a circular pattern using a spoon, spatula, or other such utensil
  2. 4. to cook uncovered on a hot metal surface (as a frying pan) with little or no fat
  3. 7. to cook food by direct exposure to dry heat
  4. 9. cooking food in liquid (or the liquid itself) at a temperature slightly below the boiling point
  5. 11. the process of partially cooking the surface of meat to develop its flavour through various browning reactions and give it a more attractive colour
  6. 15. cut food into exact, uniform cuts, usually 1/4" squares using a sharp kitchen knife
  7. 16. to fry. cook. or brown in a pan using a small amount of fat, butter, or oil
  8. 17. to carefully combine two mixtures of different thickness and weight into one (relatively) smooth mixture
  9. 18. submerging food in extremely hot oil-fat until it reaches a safe minimum internal temperature
  10. 20. the cooking of food by immersion in water that has been heated to or near its boiling point
  11. 21. to roast or broil food (like meat) on a rack or revolving spit over or before a source of heat
  12. 23. rubbing food against a grater to cut into very small pieces
  13. 26. mixing butter and sugar together on a moderately high speed until well blended, fluffy and pale yellow
  14. 27. to heat a liquid until just below the boiling point
  15. 28. mash or liquify food into a smooth, think paste
  16. 29. act of mixing or stirring ingredients rapidly until they are blended
  17. 31. the cooking of meat or vegetables by heating them slowly with oil and moisture in a tightly sealed vessel
  18. 32. to cut food into fine or coarse cut pieces, in large chunks
  19. 33. to heat food with a whisk or mix to incorporate air and produce volume
  20. 35. to cut food into very small pieces, usually 1/8", 1/6" or smaller
Down
  1. 1. to separate, remove or break up any lumps by using a sifter or a sieve
  2. 2. the combining of ingredients to distribute evenly to one another to become one product
  3. 5. combing two or more ingredients together to become smooth and uniform
  4. 6. process of breaking solid food items into smaller particles
  5. 8. cutting food into thin slices or pieces using a sharp knife, processor, or grater
  6. 9. the soaking of an organic solid, such as leaves, in a liquid
  7. 10. to lightly cot a food in a dry ingredient
  8. 12. to make food crisp, hot, and brown by heat
  9. 13. the cooking of food in hot fats or oils in a pan or on a griddle over heat, or a deep fryer
  10. 14. a method of cooking that requires moist heat
  11. 16. to cut or slice a food into long, thin strips
  12. 19. to cut across food to make a narrow piece
  13. 22. a method of preparing food that uses dry heat, typically in an oven
  14. 24. to mix together so as to make or to seem one thing
  15. 25. cut (food) into small (1/2") cubes
  16. 27. a combination cooking method that uses small, uniform pieces of meat that are totally immersed in liquid and lowly simmered
  17. 29. cooking by exposing food to direct radiant heat
  18. 30. cooking food in an uncovered pan in a moderate amount of fat
  19. 32. to slice/divide into pieces with a knife or other sharp implement
  20. 34. to cook food gently in liquid just below the boiling point