Basic Cooking Terms Test

To cook in a liquid at 212 degrees fahrenheit

• boil

• simmer

• roast

• baste

To combine a delicate ingredient with a solid mixture.

• Roast

• Fold

• Baste

• Boil

To moisten food while it is cooking to add flavor.

• Whip

• Cut-in

• Baste

• Roast

To cut into thin pieces using a knife.

• Mince

• Cut-in

• Slice

To distribute solid shortening through dry ingredients.

• Stir

• Cut-in

• Baste

To cook in a liquid just below the boiling point

• Simmer

• Boil

• Dissolve

To cut into quarter cubes

• Slice

• Dice

• Mince

• Chop

To cook in a closed pot with only a small amount of water.

• Boil

• Simmer

• Steam

To cook in a liquid and simmer on the stove or in the oven.

• Broil

• Braise

• Boil

To cook under direct heat

• broil

• slice

• whip