Cooking Terms

Beat rapidly to introduce air bubbles into food, making light and fluffy.

• Whip

• Mix

• blend

• fold in

to cook under direct heat in a broiler or over coals

• bake

• saute'

• broil

• fry

Mix ingredients by gently turning one one part over another with a spatula.

• Cut in
• mix
• blend
• fold in

Cut into very small cubes (about 1/4 inch)

• chop

• dice

• mince

• cut in

Cook below the boiling point, bubbles form slowly and break below the surface.

• boil

• saute'

• fry

• simmer

Mix a solid fat into flour.

• cut-in

• fold-in

• mix

• blend

Cook in water or liquid in which bubbles rise continually and break at the surface (212 degrees F).

• broil

• boil

• bake

• blend

Work dough with the "heel" of your hand.

• batter
• dough
• knead
• mix

Cook using dry heat, usually in an oven.

• bake
• sear
• saute'
• barbecue

Remove or strip off the skin or rind of some fruits and vegetables.

• chop
• blend
• peel
• brush