Cooking 1
To heat a liquid until it is bubbling
Boil
To work together items into a dough like consistency
Knead
To let food soak in a liquid marinade for flavor
Marinate
caramelize
The process of cooking something until it turns a light brown color
Brown
To chop into small cubes
Dice
To let frozen food come to room temperature
Thaw
A creamy substance made by blending items together
Puree
To apply a small amount of fat to a dish to prevent sticking
Grease
To cook something quickly in a little bit of fat
Saute
To cook something by boiling liquids below it
Stream
To lightly burn something and add a black-ish color
Char
To heat something before you start cooking
Preheat
To break down the food into thin, small shreds
Grate
To cook on low heat
Simmer
To whip something together until it is light and fluffy
Cream
To mix two or more things together until they are combined
Blend
To fry in a pan with a small amount of grease
Pan Fry
To crush food items until they are smooth
Mash
To cook food until it is still a bit firm when you bite into it
Al Dente