cooking vocab

Front

Beat food lightly and rapidly to incorporate air and increase volume.

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whip

Front

Cool food below room temp in fridge or over ice.

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freeze

Front

Cut food, like herbs or dried fruit, into small, uniform pieces using kitchen shears with quick strokes.

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snip

Front

Cut into uniform pieces, usually 1/2 inch.

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Cube

Front

Heat an oven or utensil before use.

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preheat

Front

Cooking food in vapor from boiling water.

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steam

Front

Work dough with heels of hands in pressing and folding until smooth and elastic.

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knead

Front

To enhance a dish's visual appeal.

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garnish

Front

Cut food into thin match-like sticks, about 2 inches long.

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julienne

Front

To quickly brown meat on all sides with high heat to seal in juices.

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sear