Cooking Terms

Front

To fold and press dough with your hands to make it smooth and stretchy.

Back

Knead

Front

To cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven.

Back

Bake

Front

To set an oven to the desired cooking temperature in advance of using it, so that it has time to reach that temperature before putting the food in to be cooked.

Back

Preheat

Front

To spread a thin layer of butter or oil on a pan to prevent food from sticking to the pan.

Back

Grease

Front

To stir or mix an ingredient rapidly to add air.

Back

Beat

Front

To cook food in a small amount of fat over medium high heat. The word comes from the French term meaning "to jump."

Back

Saute

Front

To heat a liquid until large bubbles form at the bottom of the pot and then vigorously rise to continually break the surface.

Back

Boil

Front

To whisk food rapidly to incorporate air, making the food light and fluffy

Back

Whip

Front

To cook in the oven with intense heat coming from above, it tends to crisp and brown the food quickly.

Back

Broil

Front

To heat a liquid until small bubbles rise from the bottom of the pot and occasionally break the surface.

Back

Simmer