Terms and Safety

2. or shred- to cut food into smaller pieces or shreds by pressing and rubbing against a grater
4. loosening the flavorful food particles after the food has been cooked
7. to remove a stone or seed from fruit using a sharp knife
8. to leave an opening in a container so steam can escape during cooking
10. to beat ingredients until soft and creamy
13. to mix thoroughly and add air to foods
14. to shape a food by hand or placing it in a decorative mold
15. to use a grinder to break up a food into course medium or fine particles
19. to remove the center of a fruit
20. both terms are cutting food into small square pieces
22. to heat liquid to just below the boiling point
24. to gently mix a light mixture into a heavier one
26. mix with a spoon or wire whisk in a circular motion
27. to divide a food into four equal pieces
28. to cut food pieces into small pieces with kitchen shear

1. break of tear off small layers of food
3. to add flavor to food by soaking it in a cold seasoned liquid
5. to separate solid particles from a liquid
6. to add flavorings such as herbs and spices to the food
7. the grind of mash food into a smooth mixture with a masher or beater
9. to cut food such as almonds into very thin strips
11. chopping is to cut food into small irregular pieces. Mince is to chop finely
12. to cut food into large thin pieces
16. cute off a very thin layer of peel with a paring knife
17. to remove the tough outer coating of food
18. to boil a mixture in order to evaporate the liquid and intensify the flavor
19. to pulverize food into crumbs powder or paste with a rolling pin blender of food processer
21. to crush food into a smooth mixture with a masher or beater
23. the separate water from solid food
25. to soak dry ingredients in a hot liquid to extract flavor or soften the texture