To make a mixture smooth by lifting it over and over quickly (usually with an electric mixer or wire whisk).
What is to beat?
100
To rub food on a surface with sharp projections.
What is to grate?
100
To combine ingredients together, usually by stirring.
What is to mix?
100
This has a a small bowl at the end of a long handle and is used for dipping hot liquid from a pan.
What is ladle?
200
To cook in water or other liquid in which bubbles rise continually and break on the surface.
What is boil?
200
To mix two or more ingredients together until well combined.
What is to blend?
200
You use this knife to cut cake, bread, or other delicate foods.
What is a bread knife?
200
To mix by using a circular motion, going around and around, until the food is blended together.
What is to stir?
200
This is used to lift and turn flat foods such as hamburgers, pancakes, and cookies.
What is a pancake turner?
300
To heat an oven prior to using in order to obtain the correct cooking temperature.
What is to preheat?
300
To work sugar and fat together until the mixture is soft and fluffy.
What is to cream?
300
This is used to peel or cut small food items.
What is a paring knife?
300
To beat rapidly to incorporate air and to increase volume.
What is to whip?
300
This is a long, flat spatula with a straight edge used for leveling. It can also be used to frost cakes.
What is a metal spatula?
400
To brown or cook food in a small amount of fat.
What is to saute?
400
To cut fat into flour with a pastry blender.
What is to cut-in?
400
This is used to cut or slice larger food items, such as cheese and tomatoes.
What is a utility knife?
400
This is used to beat, blend, and incorporate air into foods such as milk and eggs.
What is a whisk?
400
This has a long handle and can be used to stir muffin batter or hot foods in a pan.
What is a wooden spoon?
500
To cook food just below the boiling point.
What is to simmer?
500
To work dough by pressing and folding until it becomes elastic and smooth.
What is to knead?
500
This knife has a large triangular blade and is used for slicing, cutting, chopping and dicing.
What is a chef knife?
500
This has several thin, curved pieces of metal attached to a handle, and is used to cut shortening or butter into flour. Used to make pie dough or biscuits.
What is a pastry blender?
500
This is used to measure ingredients such as milk, syrup, water, etc.