Cooking Terms

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

• Cut in
• Fold in
• Stir in
• Cream in

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

• Cut in
• Fold in
• Stir in
• Cream in

To heat liquid just until bubbles form slowly, but do not reach the surface.

• Simmer
• Boil
• Steam
• Poach

To quickly fry in a small amount of fat stirring often.

• Saute'
• Fry
• Stir-fry
• Deep-fat fry

To cook above boiling water.

• Microwave
• Steam
• Boil
• Simmer

What does it mean to cut food into tiny pieces?

• slice
• dice
• flake
• sear

To cook in water in which bubbles rise to the surface and break.

• Broil
• Simmer
• Boil
• Saute

What does it mean to cut food into small pieces with a knife or scissors?

• chop
• mince
• brown
• flake

pre-heat?

• prepare heat
• to heat an appliance to a desired temperature about 5 to 8 minutes before it is to be used
• To cook uncovered under a direct source of heat
• To cook in oven with dry heat

Using a mixing spoon and a circular  motion to combine ingredients

• Stir
• Fold
• Blend
• Combine