Mixing Terms
What is to thoroughly mix ingredients and corporate air using a spoon, wire whisk, mixer, or food processor with an up-and-down and circular motion.
Beat
What is to cook in an oven with dry, hot air ?
Bake
What is to cook food in hot liquid, 212ºF, having bubbles that raise to and break on the surface of the liquid
Boil
What is to cook food by completing immersing in hot fat; also know as French frying
Deep-fry
What is to turn on appliance or oven to a desired temperature about 5- 10 mins. before the food is to be placed in it
preheat
What is to stir or mix ingredients until they are throughly combined and smooth.
Blend
What is to cook under a direct heat source
Broil
What is to cook large pieces of meat or poultry slowly over low heat in a small amount of hot liquid in a tightly covered pan
Braise
What is to cook food in a small amount of hot fat
fry
What is to cut food into small uneven pieces
chop
What is to blend or mix two or more ingredients?
Combine
What is to broil over hot coals or on a griddle?
Grill
What is to cook food in a microwave oven using little or no liquid
Microwave
What is to lightly brown or cook food in a small amount of hot fat over moderate heat; Pieces of food are cut into small or thin pieces preserving texture, moisture, flavor
Saute
What is to cut food in very fine uneven pieces
mince
What is to combine flour and solid fat by cutting the fat into tiny pieces using a pastry blender, two forks or knives, or the hands
Cut-In
What is to cook meat, fish, or poultry uncovered in an oven with dry hot air?
Roast
What is to cook food in liquid that is just below the boiling point
simmer
What is to cook bite sized small pieces of food quickly over high heat in a small amount of fat while stirring constantly
Stir fry
What is to change food from a solid to a liquid by applying heat
melt
What is to beat solid fat and sugar with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until smooth, light, and creamy
Cream
What is to roast slowly on a rack or spit over hot coals or some other direct heat source and baste with spicy sauce?
BBQ
What is to cook food in a pan using vapor produced by a boiling liquid
steam
What is to cut food into small equal size square about 1/2 inch in size.
cube
What is to leave an opening in the covering of a food through which steam can escap
vent