Nutrition Vocab Words

3. to cut a food, such as almonds, into very thin strips.
4. used to gently mix a light, fluffy mixture into a heavier one.
5. to mix ingredients, such as salad greens and dressing.
7. to make a liquid clear by removing solid particles.
8. often applied to food that is cooking.
10. to make straight, shallow cuts with a slicing knife in the surface of a food.
11. to dip a food briefly in boiling water and then in cold water to stop the cooking process.
13. to cook a food in sugar syrup.
14. to cut a food into larger, thin pieces with a slicing knife.
16. to break or tear off small layers of food, often cooked fish, with a fork.
19. to use a pastry brush to coat a food with a liquid, such as melted butter or a sauce.
22. to lightly sprinkle a food with flour or confectioners' sugar.
24. to cut off a very thin layer of peel with a paring knife.
25. to grind or mash cooked fruits or vegetables until they are smooth.
26. 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.
27. to beat quickly and vigorously to incorporate air into a mixture, making it light and fluffy.

1. to use a grinder to break up a food into course, medium, or fine particles.
2. to mix thoroughly and add air to foods.
4. to coat a food, such as chicken or fish, with flour.
6. to put small pieces of food, such as butter on the surface of another food.
7. to pulverize food into crumbs, powder, or paste with a rolling pin, blender, or food processor.
9. to coat a food with three different layers.
11. to pour liquid over a food as it cooks, using a baster or spoone.
12. to beat ingredients, such as shortening and sugar, combining until soft and creamy.
15. to crush foods into a smooth mixture with a masher or beater.
17. to coat food heavily with flour, breadcrumbs, or cornmeal.
18. to divide a food into four equal pieces.
20. to heat sugar until it liquefies and darkens in color.
21. to coat a food with a liquid that forms a glossy finish.
23. to cut food into small pieces with kitchen shears.