Mixing Terms
Cutting Terms
Basic Cooking Terms
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Keep A-Cookin'
100
To mix in a circular motion usually with a spoon
What is STIR?
100
To cut into into thin, even pieces.
What is SLICE?
100
To cook food, covered or uncovered, using the direct, dry heat of an oven. The term is usually used to describe the cooking of cakes, other desserts, casseroles, and breads.
What is BAKE?
100
Cooking food by immersing in hot oil.
What is FRY?
100
What would you use this measurement tool for...
What is LIQUID?
200
To turn over and over gently by sliding tool across bottom of mixing bowl.
What is FOLD?
200
To cut into very small pieces; ¼ to ½ inch in size
What is DICE?
200
To remove excess liquid from food by using a colander.
What is DRAIN?
200
To turn over and over gently by sliding tool across bottom of mixing bowl
What is FOLD?
200
To decorate a food dish with a small food item, such as a sprig of parsley.
What is GARNISH?
300
This is the rigorous mixing of ingredients using a wooden spoon, electric whisk, food mixer or food processor.
What is BEAT?
300
Kitchen equipment that could be used to shred a solid piece of cheese?
What is FOOD GRATER?
300
To cook a food gently just below the boiling point.
What is SIMMER?
300
Cook in a liquid that has reached its highest possible temperature of 212 F., and is characterized by rapidly churning bubbles.
What is BOIL?
300
To moisten (foods, especially meat) at intervals with a liquid (such as melted butter, fat, or pan drippings) especially during the cooking process to prevent drying and add flavor
What is BASTE?
400
To beat quickly to add air; usually done with some type of mixer or beater
What is WHIP?
400
To cut off the outside covering; usually for fruits and vegetables
What is PARE/PEEL?
400
A cooking method where food is heated in a basket over boiling water. Often used for vegetables.
What is STEAM?
400
Which is smaller? A dash or a pinch?
What is a PINCH?
FYI
A dash is approximately 1/8 teaspoon.
A pinch is even smaller, about 1/16 teaspoon.
400
The number of teaspoons that would equal the measure of 1 tablespoon.
What is 3?
500
To stir or mix one or more ingredients until soft and creamy. Often used when preparing cookies.
What is CREAM?
500
ingredient is cut into long, uniform strips like matchsticks.
What is JULIENNE?
500
Dry-heat cooking that uses a very hot pan and a small amount of fat to cook foods like vegetables, meats, and seafoods very quickly.
What is SAUTE?
500
To cook directly over or under heat.
What is BROIL?
500
Work fat into dry ingredients with a pastry blender or two knives
What is CUT IN?