Preparation Techniques

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Across
  1. 1. used to gently mix a light, fluffy mixture into a heavier one.
  2. 3. to mix ingredients, such as salad/ by tumbling them with tongs or a large spoon and fork
  3. 5. to soak dry ingredients in hot liquid to extract flavor or soften the texture
  4. 10. to heat liquid to just below the boiling point
  5. 12. to use a pastry brush to coat a food with a liquid
  6. 16. to dip a food briefly in boiling water and then in cold water to stop the cooking process
  7. 18. to coat a food with three different layers.flour, egg, and bread crumbs
  8. 19. to separate solid particles from a liquid.
  9. 20. to add flavor to a food by soaking it in a cold, seasoned liquid
  10. 21. to remove a stone or seed from fruit using a sharp knife
  11. 23. 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.
  12. 25. to heat sugar until it liquefies and darkens in color
  13. 27. used for measuring larger amounts of flowing ingredients
  14. 29. to make a liquid clear by removing solid particles
  15. 33. dividing a food into smaller parts, using a tool with sharp blade
  16. 34. to add such flavorings as herbs and spices to a food
  17. 35. to separate water from solid food.
  18. 37. to pulverize food into crumbs, powder, or paste with a rolling pin, blender, or food processor
  19. 38. to cut food into small, irregular pieces
  20. 41. to coat a food with a liquid that forms a glossy finish
  21. 43. to remove the center of a fruit
  22. 44. to crush food into a smooth mixture with a masher or beater.
Down
  1. 2. to lightly sprinkle a food with flour or confectioner's sugar
  2. 4. to remove the tough outer coating of a food, such as eggs or nuts
  3. 6. refer to cutting food into small, square pieces
  4. 7. to finely chop
  5. 8. to coat with flour
  6. 9. to divide a food into four equal parts
  7. 11. to cook a food in a sugar syrup.
  8. 13. to make straight shallow cuts with a slicing knife in the surface of a food
  9. 14. to a cut a food, such as almonds, into very thin strips
  10. 15. to coat food heavily with flour, breadcrumbs, or cornmeal
  11. 17. used to measure dry ingredients such as flour and sugar
  12. 18. to pour liquid over a food as it cooks, using a baster or spoon. Foods are often basted in sauces or pan juices
  13. 19. to cut food into small pieces with kitchen shears.
  14. 22. often applies to food that is cooking. Mix with a spoon or wire whisk in a circular motion
  15. 24. to boil a mixture in order to evaporate the liquid and intensify the flavor
  16. 26. to loosen the flavorful food particles in a pan after food has been browned.
  17. 28. to use a grinder to break up a food into coarse, medium, or fine particles.
  18. 30. to grind or mash cooked fruits or vegetables until they are smooth.
  19. 31. to mix thoroughly and add air to foods.
  20. 32. to leave an opening in a container so steam can escape during cooking.
  21. 34. to cut a food into large, thin pieces with a slicing knife
  22. 36. to beat quickly and vigorously to incorrect air into a mixture, making it light and fluffy
  23. 37. to beat ingredients, such as shortening and sugar, combining until soft and creamy
  24. 39. to cut off a very thin layer of peel with a paring knife
  25. 40. to break or tear off small layers of food, often cooked fish with fork
  26. 42. to shape a food by hand or by placing it in a decorative mold