Cooking Terms Review

Front

To beat rapidly to bring in air and increase volume.

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Whip

Front

To rub lightly with a fat such as butter, margarine, oil or shortening.

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Grease

Front

To cook in fat.

Back

Fry

Front

To cook in an oven or oven type appliance with dry heat.

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Bake

Front

To brown or cook in a small amount of fat.

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Sauté

Front

To add salt, pepper, spices or herbs to improve flavor.

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Season

Front

To incorporate two or more ingredients together thoroughly.

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Mix

Front

To cook in a liquid just under the boiling point in which bubbles break below the surface.

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Simmer

Front

To cut off the outside covering of a fruit or vegetable.

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Peel

Front

To cook in a liquid in which bubbles rise and break on the surface.

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Boil