Cooking Terms

Cooking Terms

1. bread: cover the food with crumbs. the food before is usually dipped in a liquid to hold the crumbs.

   • grease: to rub a shortening, fat, or oil on a cooking surface.
     • dice: to cut into very small cubes.
   • blend: to combine two or more ingredients.
     • cube: to cut into small squares.

2. brush: to spread a thin coat of liquid on the food.

   • marinate: to soak the food in a liquid to add flavor.
     • chop: to cut into small pieces.

3. dredge: to cover the food with a dry ingredient.

   • sift: dry ingredients through a sifter to get the air out.
     • cream: to soften/ blend until smooth.

4. fente: to form a standing edge on a pastry.

   • beat: mix with a over and over motion.