Mixing Terms
To combine two mixtures by gently cutting down through the mixture, across the bottom, and turning over near the surface.
What is FOLD IN
To cut food into small, irregular pieces
What is CHOP
To cook in an oven.
What is BAKE
To cut food into thick or thin flat pieces.
What is SLICE
To put (a fine, loose, or powdery substance) through a sieve so as to remove lumps or large particles.
What is SIFT
Mixing ingredients together thoroughly until everything looks uniform.
What is BLEND
To cut into evenly shaped pieces about 1/2-inch in size
What is CUBE
To remove excess liquid from food by using a colander.
What is DRAIN or STRAIN
Fried quickly in a little hot fat.
What is SAUTE
When heating a liquid, bubbles are constantly rising to the surface.
What is BOIL
Using a spoon, wire whisk or rotary beater to combine ingredients such as eggs. It's also a very rapid movement.
What is BEAT
To rub food over a grater to get fine particles.
What is GRATE
To rub lightly with butter or oil.
What is GREASE
To cook a food just below the boiling point.
What is SIMMER
Putting food in a blender or food processor to make it thick and smooth.
What is PUREE
To beat ingredients very rapidly to add air and volume
What is WHIP
To chop food into pieces that are as small as possible.
What is MINCE
To cook in an oven, especially large pieces of beef or a whole turkey or chicken.
What is ROAST
To soak (meat, fish, or other food) in a marinade.
What is MARINATE
Turning a kitchen appliance on ahead of time so that it is at the right temperature to prepare your food.
What is PREHEAT
Often used when combining butter and sugar using a beater to make the mixture soft and creamy.
What is CREAM
Food cut into short, thin strips, almost matchlike in size.
What is Julienne
To work dough by pressing and folding until it became smooth and elastic.
What is KNEAD
Of food, typically pasta, cooked so as to be still firm when bitten.
What is AL DENTE
Means: "Putting in Place" or "Everything in Place"
What is MISE EN PLACE