Across
- 1. to lightly sprinkle a food with flour or confectioners’ sugar.
- 3. and dice- both of these terms refer to cutting food into small, square pieces.
- 6. to soak dry ingredients, such as tea or herbs, in hot liquid to extract flavor or soften the texture.
- 8. and mince- chopping means to cut food into small, irregular pieces. Mince means to chop finely.
- 9. to coat food with three different layers.
- 10. to beat quickly and vigorously to incorporate air into a mixture, making it light and fluffy.
- 11. to separate water from solid food, such as vegetables or cooked pasta, by putting the food in a colander or strainer.
- 12. to cut a food into large, thin pieces with a slicing knife.
- 15. to mix thoroughly and add air to foods.
- 19. to add flavor to a food by soaking it in a cold, seasoned liquid. The liquid is usually discarded.
- 21. to shape a food by hand or by placing it In a decorative mold.
- 22. to cut a food, such as almonds, into very thin strips.
- 24. and shred- to cut food, such as cheese or carrots, into smaller pieces or shreds by pressing and rubbing the food against the rough surface of the grader.
- 25. to loosen the flavorful food particles in a pan after food has been browned.
- 28. to make a liquid clear by removing solid particles.
- 30. used to gently mix a light, fluffy mixture into a heavier one.
- 32. to pour liquid over a food as it cooks, using a baster or spoon.
- 34. to boil a mixture in order to evaporate the liquid and intensify the flavor.
- 35. to add such flavorings as herbs and spices to a food.
- 36. to make straight, shadow cuts which a slicing knife in the surface of a food.
- 38. combining two or more ingredients thoroughly so they blend.
- 40. subtracting the weight of the container to find the weight of the food alone.
- 42. to cut off a very thin layer of peel with a paring knife.
- 44. to use a grinder to break up a food into coarse, medium, or fine particles.
- 45. to heat liquid to just below the boiling point.
- 46. to coat a food, such as chicken or fish, with flour.
Down
- 2. to cut food into small pieces with kitchen shears.
- 3. to cook a food in a sugar syrup.
- 4. often applies to food that is cooking. Mix with a spoon or wire whisk in a circular motion.
- 5. to remove the tough outer coating of a food, such as eggs or nuts.
- 7. to grind or mash cooked fruits or vegetables until they are smooth.
- 11. to coat food heavily with flour, breadcrumbs, or cornmeal.
- 13. means dividing a food into smaller parts, using a tool with a sharp blade.
- 14. to heat sugar until it liquefies and darkens in color.
- 16. to divide a food into four equal pieces.
- 17. applying thin layer of one food onto another food for flavor and texture.
- 18. to leave an opening in a container so steam can escape during cooking.
- 20. to remove the center of a fruit, such as an apple or pineapple.
- 23. to crush food into a smooth mixture with a masher or beater.
- 26. to dip a food briefly in boiling water and then in cold water to stop the cooking process.
- 27. to put small pieces of food, such as butter, on the surface of another food.
- 29. to break or tear off small layers of food, often cooked fish, with a fork.
- 31. to beat ingredients, such as shortening and sugar, combining until soft and creamy.
- 33. to mix ingredients, such as salad greens and dressing, by tumbling them with tongs or a large spoon and fork.
- 35. to separate solid particles from a liquid, such as broth, by pouring the mixture through a strainer or sieve.
- 37. to remove a stone or seed from fruit using a sharp knife.
- 39. to pulverize food into crumbs, powder, or paste with a rolling pin, blender, or food processor.
- 41. to coat a food with a liquid that forms a glossy finish.
- 43. to use a pastry brush to coat food with a liquid, such as melted butter or sauce.