Cooking Terms

to beat rapidly to incorporate air and to increase volume

• scald
• cube
• stir
• whip

to heat a liquid such as milk to the simmering point, the liquid forms bubbles along the sides of the container

• chop
• scald
• pare
• baste

to rub foods on a grater to make small particles

• beat
• dice
• grate
• score

to mix ingredients thoroughly, usually in a bowl, using an over-and-over motion

• stir
• beat
• dilute
• sift

to cut food into small pieces

• chop
• pare
• shred
• puree

to mix two or more ingredients together

• fold in
• marinate
• blanch
• combine

to cut into small cubes

• scald
• dice
• cube
• mince

to cut into small squares

• pare
• score
• blend
• cube

to cut a very thin layer of peel from fruits or vegetables

• mince
• score
• grate
• grease

to mix ingredients gently in a circular motion

• whip
• baste
• knead
• stir