Cooking Verbs

cut with a sharp knife

• knead

• peel

• slice

• fry

remove the outer covering or skin of fruit or vegetable

• knead

• peel

• slice

• fry

moistened flour into dough or paste with the hands.

• knead

• peel

• slice

• fry

cook food in hot fat or oil

• knead

• peel

• slice

• fry

a small cube of food

• dice

• spread

• mix in

• whisk

apply (a substance) to an object or surface in an even layer

• dice

• spread

• mix in

• whisk

combine or put together to form one substance or mass.

• dice

• spread

• mix in

• whisk

beat or stir (a substance, especially cream or eggs) with a light, rapid movement.

• dice

• spread

• mix in

• whisk

press forcefully on

• mash

• squeeze

• melt

• drain

firmly press typically with one's fingers.

• mash

• squeeze

• melt

• drain