Cooking Skills and Methods

to cut foods into small pieces that may or may not be even

• dice

• chop

• slice

• cut

to cut food into flat pieces of even width

• dice

• chop

• slice

• cube

to cut food into a size and shape of a matchstick

• dice

• slice

• julienne

• pare

to cut foods into small squares, usually about ¼ inch in size

• dice

• julienne

• slice

• chop

to cut food into the smallest possible pieces

• dice

• chop

• julienne

• mince

to tear food into long, thin pieces

• slice

• shred

• julienne

• dice

to remove the skin or thick outer layer of a food using a knife or peeler

• pare

• shred

• julienne

• slice

to work dough by pressing and folding until it becomes smooth and elastic

• need

• juice

• blend

• knead

to mix ingredients gently in a circular motion

• stir

• shake

• blend

• whip

to beat rapidly to incorporate air and increase volume

• whisk

• blend

• whip

• chop