Cooking 101
To heat a liquid until it is bubbling is called ________.
boil
To work together items into a dough-like consistency is called _________.
knead
To lightly burn something and add a blackish color is called ________.
char
To let frozen food come to room temperature is called __________.
thaw
To break down the food into thin, small shreds is called ____________.
grate
To heat something BEFORE you start cooking is called _____________.
preheat
The process of cooking something until it turns a light brown color is called ________.
sautee
To blend something together with a whisk until it is light and fluffy is called _________.
whip
To heat a liquid to the point right before boiling is called __________.
simmer
To cook something by boiling liquids below it is called ___________.
steam
To chop into small cubes is called ________.
dice
To fry in a pan with a small amount of grease is called _________.
pan fry
To mix two or more things together until they are combined is called ___________.
blend
To crush food items until they are smooth is called _________.
mash
To let food soak in a liquid for flavor is called ______________.
marinade
To slowly cook down and add a brown color is called ___________.
caramelize
A creamy substance made by blending items together is called ___________.
puree'
To cook food until it is still a bit firm when you bite into it is called _________.
al dente
To apply a small amount of fat to a dish to prevent sticking is called ___________.
grease
To cook something quickly in a little bit of fat is called ___________.
saute'
Why is it important to grease the pans before baking a cake?
So the cake will not stick to the pans.
If you cream together heavy cream and sugar, what will you make?
whipped cream
If boiling something, what temperature should your stove be on?
HIGH
Why do you think people marinate food for longer periods of time?
So the food will absorb the flavor of the marinade and taste better.
What is something that is popular steamed?
vegetables