To pour or spoon pan juices, melted fat, or sauces over the surface of a food during cooking
What is Baste
100
To stir or mix ingredients until they are thoroughly combined and smooth
What is Blend
100
To mix using a spoon or wire whisk with a circular motion
What is Stir
100
To cook uncovered under a direct heat source
What is Broil
200
To cut food into small, equal size squares about ¼ to 1/8 inch in size
What is Dice
200
To cause a solid food to turn into or become part of a liquid
What is Dissolve
200
To blend or mix two or more ingredients
What is Combine
200
To beat quickly and vigorously by hand, wire whisk, or mixer to incorporate air and to make a mixture light and fluffy
What is Whip
200
To cook food in liquid that is just below the boiling point
What is Simmer
300
To remove the stem and the very thin layer of peel of a fruit or vegetable with a paring knife or peeler
What is Pare
300
To make something easy to chew by applying a process or a substance that breaks down connective tissue or fiber
What is Tenderize
300
To thoroughly mix ingredients and incorporate air using a spoon, wire whisk, mixer, or food processor
What is Beat
300
To combine two or more ingredients into one mass by stirring or beating them
What is Mix
300
To cook meat, fish, or poultry uncovered in an oven with dry, hot air
What is Roast
400
To make small, straight, shallow cuts with a slicing knife in the surface of a food; often done to tenderize meat or to let sauces soak in
What is Score
400
To separate solid from liquid materials by pouring the mixture through a strainer or sieve
What is Strain
400
To work a ball of dough with the heels of the hands repeating press, fold, and turn motions until the dough is smooth and elastic
What is Knead
400
To beat solid fat and sugar with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until smooth, light, and creamy
What is Cream
400
To cook large pieces of meat or poultry slowly over low heat in a small amount of hot liquid in a tightly covered pan
What is Braise
500
To cut food into small, equal size squares about ½ inch in size
What is Cube
500
To leave an opening in the covering of a food through which steam can escape
What is Vent
500
To blend a delicate mixture into a heavier one, using a rubber spatula, spoon, or wire whisk in a gentle up, down, and over motion so that the mixture stays light
What is Fold In
500
To combine flour and solid fat by cutting the fat into tiny pieces using a pastry blender, two forks or knives, or the hands
What is Cut In
500
To lightly brown or cook food in a small amount of hot fat over moderate heat