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100
To rub food on a grater to make very fine particles.
What is grate?
100
To tumble a mixture very lightly with a spoon and a fork
What is toss?
100
To bring an appliance, such as an oven or griddle to desired temperature before using
What is preheat?
100
To spread a thin layer of unsalted shortening in the pan or use a cooking spray
What is grease?
100
You will need to know how to set the heat controls for the oven or other appliances
What is temperature?
200
To cut into thin flat pieces.
What is slice?
200
To beat shortening and sugar with a spoon or hand mixer until soft and smooth
What is cream?
200
When a liquid is heated and bubbles constantly rise to surface and break
What is boil?
200
To decorate food or a dish with a small, colorful food
What is garnish?
200
You may need to know how long to cook or chill the food
What is time?
300
To remove the outside layer of vegetables or fruit
What is pare/peel?
300
To beat very rapidly with a beater, mixer or wire whip to add air to increase volume
What is whip?
300
To cook in a liquid just below the boiling point
What is simmer?
300
To coat the surface of food with fine dry bread, cracker or cereal crumbs
What is bread?
300
The foods that make up the dish you are creating
What is ingredients?
400
To cut into pieces that are small as possible.
What is mince?
400
To work and press dough with the heels of your hans so it becomes elastic
What is knead?
400
To cook under of over direct heat in a broiler oven or hot coals/fire
What is broil?
400
To let food stand in a mixture to improve flavor and tenderness
What is marinate?
400
Are the clear, step-by-step instruction for preparing the recipe
What are directions?
500
To put food through a blender or food processor until it is a smooth, thick mass
What is puree?
500
To use a spoon or rubber scraper and cut down through mixture, across bottom and then up and over. Give bowl a quarter turn and repeat
What is fold in?
500
To Cook in a small amount of hot fat in a skillet
What is saute?
500
To brush or pour liquid over food as it cooks
What is baste?
500
To know how many servings the recipe makes
What is yield?