To remove the stem and the very thin layer of peel of a fruit or vegetable with a paring knife or peeler.
What is Pare?
100
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?
100
To blend a delicate mixture into a heavier one using a rubber spatula, spoon, or wire whisk in a gentle up, down, and over motion so that the mixture stays light.
What is Fold?
100
To cook uncovered under a direct heat source
What is broil?
100
To cook food by completely immersing in hot fat; also know as French frying.
What is Deep-fry?
200
To cut or break food into long, thin strips by using a knife, fork, or grater.
What is Shred?
200
To separate solid from liquid materials by pouring the mixture through a strainer or sieve.
What is Strain?
200
To mix using a spoon or wire whisk with a circular motion.
What is Stir?
200
To cook food in a pan using vapor produced by a boiling liquid.
What is Steam?
200
Took cook bite-sized small pieces of food quickly over high heat in a small amount of fat while stirring constantly
What is Stir fry?
300
To remove the outer layer/skin by stripping or pulling of with your finger or a knife.
What is Peel?
300
To remove liquid from a solid food by pouring off the liquid, putting the food through a colander, or drying with paper towels.
What is Drain?
300
To beat solid fat and sugar with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until smooth, light, and creamy.
What is Cream?
300
To roast slowly on a rack or spit over hot coals or some other direct heat source and baste with a spicy sauce.
What is Barbecue?
300
To cook food in a small amount of hot fat.
What is fry?
400
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?
400
To increase the flavor of a food by adding herbs, spices, or other ingredients; to prepare a cooking utensil for cooking. (Example: Cast iron skillet)
What is Season?
400
To stir or mix ingredients until they are thoroughly combined and smooth.
What is Blend?
400
To cook meat, fish, or poultry uncovered in an oven with dry, hot air.
What is Roast?
400
To lightly brown or cook food in a small amount of hot fat over moderate heat. Pieces of food are cut into small or thin pieces preserving texture, moisture, flavor.
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 quickly and vigorously by hand, wire whisk, or mixer to incorporate air and to make a mixture light and fluffy.
What is Whip?
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 turn on an appliance or oven to a desired temperature about 5-10 minutes before the good is to be placed in it. This is not a cooking in fat method, but it is important when cooking a meal.