Defining and Matching COOKING VOCAB

to pass dry ingredients like flour or powdered sugar through a fine mesh sieve or sifter to remove lumps and incorporate air

• cream

• sift

• zest

• grease

o gently combine ingredients using a spatula, lifting and turning without deflating the mixture

• fold

• whip

• baste

• drain

to beat sugar and butter together until the mixture is light and fluffy

• cream

• zest

• sift

• whip

a small amount of an ingredient measured between your fingers

• pinch

• zest

• chop

• drain

to remove the outer, colorful layer of citrus fruit peel using a grater or zester

• drain

• chop

• zest

• sift

to coat a baking pan or dish with butter, oil, or cooking spray to prevent sticking

• fold

• grease

• baste

• season

to spoon or brush liquid (like butter or marinade) over food to keep it moist and enhance flavor

• zest

• cream

• baste

• drain

to remove excess liquid from food, such as pasta or canned beans

• drain

• grease

• pinch

• chop

to cutting food into small, roughly uniform pieces

• fold

• sift

• whip

• chop

To beat or stir quickly to incorporate air and create a smooth mixture

• grease

• sift

• fold

• whisk