Cream
Brown
Fold-in
Mince
Toss
Whip
Roll
Simmer
Garnish
Dice
Brush
Beat
Barbecue
Saute
Knead
Stir
Cut in
Flour
Steam
Peel
Bake
Cook
Blend
Grate
Broil
Chop
Season
To mix ingredients lightly without mashing or crushing them.
To beat sugar and fat together until fluffy.
To roast meat slowly on a spit rack or rack over heat - basting frequently with a seasoned sauce.
To bake, dry, or toast a food until the surface is brown.
To prepare food by applying heat in any form.
To cut or chop food as finely as possible.
To make mixture smooth by lifting it over and over quickly with a big beating stroke or to incorporate air through the mixture.
To mix ingredients by gently turning one part over another with a spatula.
To remove or strip off the skin or rind of some fruits and vegetables.
To cook by dry heat usually in an oven.
To flatten to a desired thickness by using a rolling pin.
To coat food with butter, margarine, or egg - using a small brush.
To cut fat into flour with two knives or pastry blender until it is distributed in small particles throughout the mixture.
To cook below the boiling point, bubbles form slowly and break on the surface.
To finely divide food in various sizes by rubbing it on a grater with sharp projections.
To add salt, pepper, or other substances to food to enhance flavor.
To cook in the steam generated by boiling water.
To cook over, under, or in front of hot coals or a gas or electric burner, or other form of direct heat.
To ornament food - usually with another colorful food - before serving to add eye appeal.
To cut into very small cubes.
To beat rapidly to introduce air bubbles into food. Applied to cream, eggs, and gelatin.
To cut into small pieces.
To sprinkle or coat with a powdered substance, usually with crumbs or seasonings.
To cook in a small amount of fat.
To work dough with the "heel" of the hands, using a pressing motion, accompanied by folding and stretching until smooth and elastic.
To mix two or more ingredients together until well combined.
To mix by using circular motion, going around and around until blended.
