Preparing Ingredients
What is the definition of cool?
Allow hot food or liquid to come to room temperature
What is the definition of mix?
Combine in any way that distributes all ingredients evenly
What is the definition of bake?
Cook in oven
What is the definition of tear?
Break into pieces, using your fingers
What is the definition of stir?
Combine ingredients with a circular or figure-eight motion until of uniform consistency
What is the definition of boil?
Heat until bubbles rise continuously and break on the surface of liquid
What is the definition of soften?
Let cold margarine or butter stand at room temperature until soft
What is the definition of toss?
Tumble ingredients lightly with a lifting motion
What is the definition of poach?
Cook in hot liquid just below the boiling point
What is the definition of marinate?
Let food stand in a savory, usually acidic, liquid for several hours to add flavor
What is the definition of beat?
Make mixture smooth by vigorous over-and-over motion with a spoon, hand beater, wire whisk or electric mixer
What is the definition of a roast?
Cook meat uncovered on rack in shallow pan in oven without adding liquid
What is the definition of blanch?
Plunge food into boiling water for a brief time to preserve color, texture and nutritional value or to remove skin from fruits/vegetables
What is the definition of blend?
Thoroughly combine all ingredients until very smooth and uniform
What is the definition of a saute?
Cook rapidly in small amount of fat, stirring occasionally