Across
- 4. a mixture of flour and fat, like butter, lard, or vegetable oil, cooked over low heat to thicken soups and sauces
- 6. to steep a food (usually fruit) in liquid and/or sugar to infuse flavor and soften the food
- 8. something you do to get food ready
- 10. cooking food with heat and not direct flame
- 11. how you see how much of something you need
- 13. dry and moist cooking techniques
- 15. to infuse a beverage (usually wine, beer, or cider) with flavor by heating it with herbs, spices, and fruits
- 16. to brown or sear in butter and/or oil and then cook on low heat in a covered pot in cooking liquid for a long period of time
- 18. covered with breadcrumbs and/or cheese and baked or broiled until golden brown
- 19. to add gasses to dough or batter so it rises and lightens during mixture or baking
- 21. water does this at 212 degrees
- 22. a solution of salt and water
- 23. to dissolve the remains of roasted or sautéed food on a pan with a liquid such as wine or vinegar in order to create a sauce or gravy
Down
- 1. to make shallow cuts into the surface of foods
- 2. to heat food (usually eggs) in water kept just below the boiling point
- 3. to decorate or create shapes on food using thin lines of cream, paste, or icing
- 5. to cook the fat out of meat using a low heat
- 7. to tie up the wings and legs of poultry to prevent movement during cooking
- 9. cooking food gently in water
- 10. to briefly submerge in boiling water, usually to partially cook a food
- 12. food that is firm to bite
- 14. to mix butter and sugar(s) together until well-blended for baking
- 17. food is never submerged in water but gets cooked by steam
- 20. how you cook food with oil
- 21. to brush liquid onto food while it's cooking
