Terms 1
To cut into small pieces
Chop
To turn on the oven ahead of time so that it is at the desired temperature when needed
Preheat
To mix ingredients together gently with a spoon, fork, or until combined
Blend
To cut into small cubes
Dice
To press, fold and stretch dough until it is smooth and uniform, usually done by pressing with the heels of the hands
Knead
To cook over medium or high heat until the surface of the food browns or darkens
Brown
To press, fold and stretch dough until it is smooth and uniform, usually done by pressing with the heels of the hands
Knead
To remove all the liquid using a colander, strainer, or by pressing a plate against the food while tilting the container
Drain
To cook quickly in a little oil, butter, or margarine
Saute
To heat food so that the liquid gets hot enough for bubbles to rise and break the surface
Boil
To scrape food against the holes of a grater making thin pieces
Grate
To cook under direct heat
Broil
To cook in an oven
Bake
To soak food in a liquid to tenderize or add flavor to it
Marinate
To scrape food against the holes of a grater making thin pieces
Grate
To heat food so that the liquid gets hot enough for bubbles to rise and break the surface
Boil
To cook food over steam without putting the food directly in water
Steam
To mix ingredients together using a fast circular movement with a spoon, fork, whisk, or mixer
Beat
To cut into very small pieces, smaller than chopped or diced pieces
Mince
To mix ingredients together using a fast circular movement with a spoon, fork, whisk, or mixer
Beat
To cook in liquid in low heat so that bubbles just begin to break the surface
Simmer
To quickly cook small pieces of food over high heat while constantly stirring the food until it is crisply tender
Stir Fry
To lightly coat with oil, butter, margarine, or a non-sticky spray so food does not stick when cooking or baking
Grease
To squash food with a fork, spoon, or masher
Mash
To cut into very small pieces, smaller than chopped or diced pieces
Mince