A | B |
fold | to combine a delicate ingredient to a solid mixture |
roast | to cook meat or poultry by dry heat, usually in an oven |
baste | to moisten food while it's cooking to add flavor |
saute | to cook in a small amount of hot fat in skillet |
stir | to mix gently with a spoon in a rotary motion |
boil | to cook in liquid at boiling temperature |
whip | to beat rapidly to incorporate air and increase volume |
simmer | to cook in liquid just below the boiling point |
cut-in | to distribute solid shortening through dry ingredients |
dice | to cut intp 1/4 inch cubes |
steam | to cook in a closed pot with only enough water to generate steam |
dessolve | to combine a dry substance with a liquid so they merge |
chop | to cut into square, chunky pieces, roughly the same size |
bake | to cook by dry heat, usually in an oven |
slice | to cut into thin, broad pieces, such as carrot rounds |
braise | to cook in liquid and summer on the stove or in the oven |
mince | to cut or to chop into very fine pieces |
broil | to cook under direct heat in a broiler or over hot coals |