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