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100

to cut or cop food into very small pieces

What is to Mince?

100

to combine two or more ingredients together thoroughly

What  is to blend?

100

to brown with dry heat 

What is to toast?

100

to cut into long, thin strips with a knife or shredder

What is to shred?

100

to remove the bones

What is to fillet?

200

to let food stand in seasonings that include at least one wet ingredient to tenderize and increase flavor

What is to marinate?

200

to cook meat quickly at high head to seal the surface of the meat and produce a brown colo

What is to sear?

200

to rub food against an appliance that cuts it into fine shreds or forms small particles; often used with cheeses

What is to grate?

200

to cook in a covered container over boiling water

What is to steam?

200

to cook by direct heat, under a ____ or hot coals

What is to broil?

300

to cook using dry heat, either covered or uncovered, in an oven

What is to bake?

300

to cook in hot fat

What is to fry?

300

to cut a solid food into squares

What is to cube?

300

to cut into long, thin pieces with a knife

what is to sliver?

300

to beat rapidly with a wire whisk, beater, or electric mixer to incorporate air, lighten, and increase volume

what is to whip?

400
to brown or cook meat, fish, vegetables, or fruit in a small amount of fat

what is to saute?

400
to moisten meat or other foods to prevent it from drying out while cooking and to add flavor

what is to baste?

400

to cook meat or vegetables in an uncovered pan in an oven using dry heat

what is to roast ?

400

to break food into small pieces, usually using a fork

what is to flake?

400

to coat with flour, then dip into beaten egg or milk, then coat with some type of crumb

what is to bread?

500

to remove the outer peel or skin of a fruit or vegetable with a knife

what is to pare?

500

to cook in liquid that is just below the boiling point; bubbles will form slowly and burst before reaching the surface

what is to simmer?

500

to cook in a frying pan or wok over high heat in a small amount of fat, stirring constantly

what is to stir fry?

500

to simmer slowly in liquid

what is to stew?

500

to grate the outer, colored portion of the skin for flavor and fragrance

what is to zest?