Stovetop
Too cook food in a liquid where bubble rise constantly to the surface
Boil
To mix two or more ingredients until you cant tell one from the other
Blend
To cut into pieces of uniform size and shape - 1/2 inch or larger
Cube
To rub a utensil or food with shortening
Grease
To place a food in something and then remove it quickly
Dip
Cook with the use of a cover is cooking with this method
Steam
Using an up and over motion to mix ingredients
Beat
To cut into very tiny, uneven pieces
Mince
To manipulate dough until it becomes stretch and elastic
Knead
To pour fat, liquids or drippings from food
Drain
To cook in a liquid just below the boiling point.
Simmer
To move a spoon around in a bowl
Stir
To cut into small pieces of uniform size and shape - 1/4 inch
Dice
To change a solid to a liquid by heating
Melt
To heat an oven to the correct temperature before using
Preheat
To cook uncovered in a small amount of fat
Saute
To add beaten egg whites to mixtures without loosing the air that was beaten in.
Fold in
To cut across into flat pieces
Slice
To beat rapidly to incorporate air and increase volume
Whip
To let fat stand at room temperature
Soften
To cook food in a small amount of fat, stirring constantly
Stir-Fry
To incorporate air into mixtures by separating granules
Sift
To pull the outer rinds from fruit and vegetables
Peel
To sprinkle food lightly with flour or sugar
Dust
To decorate
Garnish