What is to cut food into very fine, uneven pieces.
Mince
100
What is 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 to soak in
Score
100
What is to soak food in a cold seasoned liquid, usually containing an acid, in order to add flavour to or tenderize the food
Marinate
100
What is to expose to warmth in order to ree from a frozen state
Defrost (Thaw)
100
What is 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 flavour
Baste
200
What is to remove the outer layer/skin, by stripping or pulling off with your finger or a knife
Peel
200
What is to cut food into small, uneven pieces
Chop
200
What is to lower a food's temperature to freezing or below by placing it in a freezer
Freeze
200
What is to make something easy to chew by applying a process of a substance that breaks down connective tissue or fiber
Tenderize
200
What is to cause a solid food to turn into or become part of a liquid
Dissolve
300
What is to cut or break food into long, thin strips by using a knife, fork, or grate
Shred
300
What is to reduce good into small pieces by pressing and rubbing it against the "teeth" of a grater
Grate
300
What is to rub fat on the surface of a food or cooking utensil
Grease
300
What is to change food from a solid to a liquid by applying heat
Melt
300
What is to separate solid from liquid materials by pouring the mixture through a strainer or sieve
Strain
400
What is to remove the stem and the very thin layer of peel of a fruit or vegetable with a paring knife or peeler
Pare
400
What is to cut food into large, thick or thing flat pieces with a slicing knife.
Slice
400
What is to springe or coat a food with flour
What is to springe or coat a food with flour Dredge (Flour or Coat)
400
What is to increase the flavour of a food by adding herbs, spices, or other ingredients; to prepare a cooking utensil for cooking
Season
400
What is to remove liquid from a solid food by pouring off the liquid, putting the good through a colander, or drying with paper towels
Drain
500
What is to cut food into small, equal size squares about 1/2 inch in size
Cube
500
What is to cut food into small, equal size squares about 1/4 to 1/8 inch in size
Dice
500
What is to leave an opening in the covering of a food through which steam can escape
Vent
500
What is to immerse food in a liquid for the purpose of wetting, softening, dissolving, or cleaning
Soak
500
What is to lightly sprinkle the surface of food with crumbs, flour, or sugar