Food Preparation Terms

What is the definition of 'Al Dente'?

• Cooked until very soft and mushy.

• Cooked until completely raw.

• Cooked until burnt and crispy.

• Cooked until firm to the bite, usually referring to pasta or vegetables.

What is the definition of 'Beat'?

• To rapidly mix ingredients to incorporate air using a spoon, whisk, or mixer.

• To cook food over direct heat.

• To cut food into small cubes.

• To gently fold ingredients together.

What is the definition of 'Blend'?

• To freeze ingredients quickly.

• To cook food over an open flame.

• To mix ingredients together thoroughly until smooth.

• To separate ingredients by hand.

What is the definition of 'Chop'?

• To bake food in an oven.

• To cut food into small, irregular pieces using a knife or chopper.

• To cook food in boiling water.

• To mix ingredients together until smooth.

What is the definition of 'Clarify'?

• To remove impurities from a liquid, often butter or stock.

• To add flavor to a dish using spices.

• To cook food using dry heat in an oven.

• To chop vegetables into small pieces.

What is the definition of 'Cream'?

• To chop ingredients into small pieces.

• To bake at a low temperature.

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

• To cook food in boiling water.

What is the definition of 'Cut in'?

• To work solid fat into flour with a pastry blender or knives until crumbly.

• To slice vegetables into thin strips.

• To mix ingredients using a circular motion.

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

What is the definition of 'Deglaze'?

• To blend ingredients until smooth.

• To loosen browned bits from a pan by adding liquid.

• To remove fat from the surface of a soup.

• To cook food in dry heat without liquid.

What is the definition of 'Dice'?

• To cut food into very small cubes of uniform size.

• To cook food in boiling water.

• To mix ingredients together thoroughly.

• To slice food into thin strips.

What is the definition of 'Dredge'?

• To coat food lightly with flour, breadcrumbs, or cornmeal before cooking.

• To cook food quickly in a small amount of oil over high heat.

• To soak food in a seasoned liquid before cooking.

• To cut food into very thin strips.