To cook over, under, or in front of hot coals or a gas or electric burner, or other form of direct heat.

To mix ingredients by gently turning one part over another with a spatula

To finely divide food in various sizes by rubbing it on a grater with sharp projections.

To make mixture smooth by lifting it over and over quickly with a big beatin stroke or to incorporate air through the mixture.

To beat sugar and fat together until fluffy.

To prepare food by applying heat in any form.

To ornament food - usually with another colorful food- before serving to add eye appeal.

To mix two or more ingredients together until well combined.

To remove or strip off the skin or rind of some fruits and vegetables.

To cut or chop food as finely as possible.

To cook by dry heat, usually in an oven

To sprinkle or coat with a powdered substance usually with crumbs or seasonings.

To work dough with the "heel" of the hands , using a pressing motion, accompanied by folding and stretching until smooth and elastic.

To cook in water or liquid in which bubbles rise continually and break on surface.

To cut fat into flour with two knives, or a pastry blender, until it is distributed in small particles throughout the mixture,

To coat food with butter, margarine, or egg - using a small brush.

To bake, dry, or toast a food until the surface is brown.

To roast meat slowly on a spit rack or rack over heat - basting frequently with a seasoned sauce.

To cook below the boiling point, bubbles form slowly and break on the surface.

To beat rapidly to introduce air bubbles into food. Applied to cream, eggs, and gelation.

To mix by using circular motion, going around and around until blended.

To cook in the steam generated by boiling water.

To flatten to a desired thickness by using a rolling pin.

To cook in a small amount of fat.

To add salt, pepper, or other substances to food to enhance the flavor.

To mix ingredients lightly without mashing or crushing them.

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Basic cooking terms

Term	Definition
Dice	To cut into very small cubes
Broil	To cook over, under, or in front of hot coals or a gas or electric burner, or other form of direct heat.
Fold in	To mix ingredients by gently turning one part over another with a spatula
Grate	To finely divide food in various sizes by rubbing it on a grater with sharp projections.
Beat	To make mixture smooth by lifting it over and over quickly with a big beatin stroke or to incorporate air through the mixture.
Cream	To beat sugar and fat together until fluffy.
Cook	To prepare food by applying heat in any form.
Garnish	To ornament food - usually with another colorful food- before serving to add eye appeal.
Blend	To mix two or more ingredients together until well combined.
Peel	To remove or strip off the skin or rind of some fruits and vegetables.
Mince	To cut or chop food as finely as possible.
Bake	To cook by dry heat, usually in an oven
Flour	To sprinkle or coat with a powdered substance usually with crumbs or seasonings.
Knead	To work dough with the "heel" of the hands , using a pressing motion, accompanied by folding and stretching until smooth and elastic.
Boil	To cook in water or liquid in which bubbles rise continually and break on surface.
Cut in	To cut fat into flour with two knives, or a pastry blender, until it is distributed in small particles throughout the mixture,
Brush	To coat food with butter, margarine, or egg - using a small brush.
Brown	To bake, dry, or toast a food until the surface is brown.
Barbecue	To roast meat slowly on a spit rack or rack over heat - basting frequently with a seasoned sauce.
Chop	To cut into small pieces.
Simmer	To cook below the boiling point, bubbles form slowly and break on the surface.
Whip	To beat rapidly to introduce air bubbles into food. Applied to cream, eggs, and gelation.
Stir	To mix by using circular motion, going around and around until blended.
Steam	To cook in the steam generated by boiling water.
Roll	To flatten to a desired thickness by using a rolling pin.
Saute	To cook in a small amount of fat.
Season	To add salt, pepper, or other substances to food to enhance the flavor.
Toss	To mix ingredients lightly without mashing or crushing them.

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