To cause a solid food to turn into or become part of a liquid.
What is dissolve?
100
To work a ball of dough with the heels of the hands repeating press, fold, and turn motions until the dough is smooth and elastic.
What is knead?
100
To cook in an oven with dry, hot air.
What is bake?
100
To turn on an appliance or oven to a desired temperature about 5-10 minutes before the food is to be placed in it.
What is preheat?
200
To remove the outer layer/skin, by stripping or pulling off with your fingers or a knife.
What is peel?
200
To make something easy to chew by applying a process or a substance that breaks down connective tissue or fiber.
What is tenderize?
200
To thoroughly mix ingredients and incorporate air using a spoon, wire whisk, mixer, or food processor with an up-and-down and circular motion.
What is beat?
200
To cook meat, fish, or poultry uncovered in an oven with dry, hot air.
What is roast?
200
To cook food in a microwave oven using little or no liquid.
What is microwave?
300
To cut food into small, equal size squares about 1/4 to 1/8 inch in size.
What is Dice?
300
To pour or spoon pan juices, melted fat, or sauces over the surface of a food during cooking , using a baster, cup, or spoon, to keep the food moist and add flavor.
What is baste?
300
To blend or mix two or more ingredients.
What is combine?
300
To cook food in a pan using vapor produced by a boiling liquid.
What is steam?
300
To broil over hot coals or on a griddle.
What is grill?
400
To cut food into large , thick or thin flat pieces with a slicing knife.
What is slice?
400
To rub fat on the surface of a food or a cooking utensil.
What is grease?
400
To beat quickly and vigorously by hand, wire whisk, or mixer to incorporate air and to make a mixture light and fluffy.
What is whip?
400
To cook food in liquid that is just below the boiling point
What is simmer?
400
To cook food in a small amount of hot fat
What is fry?
500
To make small, straight, shallow cuts with a slicing knife in the surface of a food; often done to tenderize meat or to let sauces soak in.
What is score?
500
To make something easy to chew by applying a process or a substance that breaks down connective tissue or fiber.
What is tenderize?
500
To beat solid fat and sugar with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until smooth, light , and creamy.
What is cream?
500
To cook large pieces of meat or poultry slowly over low heat in a small amount of hot liquid in a tightly covered pan.
What is braise?
500
To lightly brown or cook food in a small amount of hot fat; also called pan-frying.