Cooking Terms

Fold

• To gently combine ingredients by cutting through the mixture and turning it over without stirring.

• To mix ingredients vigorously until smooth.

• To heat ingredients until they are fully cooked.

• To separate ingredients into distinct layers.

Preheat

• To heat the oven to the correct temperature before cooking.

• To cool the oven down after use.

• To clean the oven before cooking.

• To set the oven timer for cooking.

Grate

• To shred food into small pieces using a grater.

• To cook food in boiling water.

• To mix ingredients together thoroughly.

• To cut food into large chunks.

Knead

• To work dough by folding, pressing, and turning to develop gluten.

• To bake bread at a high temperature.

• To mix ingredients until smooth and creamy.

• To let dough rise before baking.

Cream

• To beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

• To melt butter and mix it with sugar.

• To whip cream until stiff peaks form.

• To combine flour and sugar in a bowl.

Marinate

• To soak food in a flavored liquid before cooking to add flavor or tenderize.

• To cook food slowly in a small amount of liquid.

• To freeze food to preserve its freshness.

• To bake food at a high temperature for a short time.

Sauté

• To cook food slowly in a large amount of water.

• To cook food quickly in a small amount of oil or butter.

• To bake food in an oven at high temperature.

• To grill food over an open flame.

Blend

• To mix ingredients until they are smooth and evenly combined.

• To cook ingredients until they are soft and tender.

• To chop ingredients into small pieces.

• To layer ingredients without mixing them.

Dice

• To cut food into small, even cubes.

• To boil food in water until soft.

• To bake food in an oven until golden brown.

• To grill food over an open flame.

Chop

• To cut food into small, irregular pieces.

• To slice food into thin, even pieces.

• To boil food in water until soft.

• To grill food over an open flame.