Mixing Terms
To stir or mix ingredients until they are thoroughly combined and smooth
Blend
To cook in an oven with dry, hot air
Bake
To cut food into small, uneven pieces
CHOP
To pour of spoon pan juices, melted fat, or sauces over the surface of a food during cooking.
Baste
A large triangular blade used to slice, chop..
Chef's knife
To blend or mix two or more ingredients
Combine
To cook food in liquid that is just below the boiling point
Simmer
To remove the stem and a very thin layer of peel on a fruit or vegetable
Pare
To cause a solid food to turn into or become part of a liquid
Dissolve
Used to lift and serve sauces, soups and stews, gravies and dressings.
Ladle
To beat solid fat and sugar with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until smooth
Cream
To lightly brown or cook food in a small amount of hot fat; also called pan-frying.
Saute'
To make small, straight, shallow cuts with a slicing knife
Score
To lightly sprinkle the surface of a food with crumbs, flour or sugar.
To kill contaminates using chemicals or heat
Sanitize
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.
Fold
To cook large pieces of meat or poultry slowly over low heat in a small amount of hot liquid in a tightly covered pan
Braise
To cut food in large, thin, flat pieces with a slicing knife.
Slice
To make something easy to chew by applying a process or a substance that breaks down connective tissue
Tenderize
What is the abbreviation for gallon?
gal.
To beat quickly and vigorously by hand or wire whisk or mixer to incorporate air and to make a mixture light and fluffy.
Whip
To cook meat, fish, or poultry uncovered in an oven with dry, hot air.
Roast
To cut food into small, equal size squares about 1/4 to 1/8 in size.
Dice
Season
what equals 1 tablespoon?
3 teaspoons