to mix shortening (or butter) with flour until they are little tiny pieces

to brush or pour liquid over food

to put food in boiling water for a short time so food will peel easier

to mix ingredients vigorously until they are smooth

to cover a food evenly with flour sugar, crumbs, or nuts

to mix two or more ingredients together thoroughly

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

to cut food into smallest possible pieces

to cut a very thin layer of peel from fruits or vegetables

to roll or sprinkle with a dry ingredient

to combine two or more ingredients by beating or stirring

to soak in an acid or oil mixture

combine two mixtures by gently cutting down through the mixture, across bottom and turning over near surface

to put a dry ingredient through a fine strainer or sieve

to make very thin, straight cuts into the surface of a food

to beat rapidly to incorporate air and to increase volume

to cut into small squares or dice shape

to heat liquid to simmering point

to tear food into long, thin pieces or to grate food coarsely

to remove the top layer from a liquid

cook food in small amount of fat

to cut into small cubes

to cook in oven using dry heat, usually in an uncovered pan

to simmer food in small amounts of water so food retains its shape

to cook food in liquid at temperature just below boiling

to mix two or more ingredients

to cut food into small pieces