Cooking in fat
Incorporating two or more ingredients together thoroughly
What is mix/blend/stir?
Cut food into small pieces
What is dice?
Starting the oven so that it heats up before putting food into it
What is preheat?
Cooking pasta "to the tooth" or until it is chewy, but firm.
What is Al dente?
Mixing technique that involves using a whisk to incorporate air into a mixture
What is whip?
Cutting ingredients into very small pieces
What is mince?
Cooking in the oven with dry heat
What is bake?
Browning or cooking in a small amount of fat.
What is saute?
This is the technique you use when incorporating chocolate chips into cookie dough
What is fold?
Cut the outside covering off of fruits and vegetables
What is peel/pare?
Removing excess of a dry ingredient with a flat edge
What is level?
Bubbles rise and break on the surface.
What is boil?
To add salt, pepper, spices or herbs while incorporating ingredients
What is season?
When using a sharp knife, you should cut the food on a _______
Coat a pan lightly with fat
What is grease?
What is simmering?
This term is used to describe pressing dough with the palms of your hands, making it more elastic.
What is knead?
This is typically how you cut garlic before incorporating it into a recipe
What is mince?
Pressing an ingredient firmly into a measuring cup or spoon
What is pack?