Cooking Terms

A. To combine two or more ingredients usually by stirring

• Mix

• Mince

• Grind

• Whip

A. To pass dry ingredients through in order to add air and remove clumps

• Grate

• Sift

• Clarify

• Blend

A. To work and press dough with the palms of the hands or mechanically, to develop gluten in the flour.

• Blend

• Mash

• Knead

• Clarify

A. To cut solids into pieces with a knife

• Chop

• Puree

• Garnish

• Mince

A process of determining the specific amount of an ingredient

• Deglaze

• Measure

• Score

• Skim

To cut food into long, thin pieces

• Skim

• Sliver

• Slice

• Chop

A. To mix rapidly in order to make a mixture smooth and light by incorporating as much air as possible

• Cream

• Blend

• Beat

• Reduce

To cook on a grill under strong, direct heat.

• Grill

• Saute

• Dredge

• Broil

A. To grind or mash foods until perfectly smooth

• Cream

• Puree

• Beat

• Whip

To break lightly into small pieces, usually with a fork

• Flake

• Mince

• Fillet

• Grate