Cooking terms

To fold and press dough until it is smooth, usually done with the heels of your hands.

• crimp

• fold

• knead

• stir

To cook quickly in a small amout of fat (oil or butter)

• deep fry

• saute

• broil

• boil

to turn on the oven before cooking until it reaches the desired temperature.

• preheat

• bake

• broil

• stir fry

To moisten food in order to add flavor and prevent it from drying out while it is cooking.

• marinate

• baste

• saute

• bake

To beat fat (usually butter) and sugar until fluffy

• cream

• whisk

• blend

• fold

To cook food completely by immersing it hot fat

• stir fry

• saute

• pan fry

• deep fry

To make decorative groves on a pastry..usually pie crust.

• pinch

• flute

• knead

To combine light ingredients such as whipped cream or beaten egg whites with a heavier mixture, using a gentle over-and-under motion, usually with a rubber spatula.

• whip

• whisk

• fold in

• cut in

to rub or spray the inside of a pan or baking dish with non stick cooking spray or a fat to prevent sticking

• deglaze

• grease

• grate

• oil

to soak meats, seafood, or poultry in a flavored liquid before cooking

• baste

• marinate

• saute

• sear