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