to combine solid shortening with flour by repeated cuts through both substances, using two knives in a scissor fashion or a pastry blender

to coat with flour or a mixture of seasoning and flour or bread crumbs

to work dough by stretching, folding, and pressing it with palms of hands to develop strands of gluten and make dough smooth and elastic.

to let food stand in a mixture to improve the flavor and texture, which usually contains vinegar and some spices

to partially cook food in boiling water, then continue cooking in a different method like grilling

another term for green onions