Cooking Terms

Cooking Terms

1. bread: coat food in a layer of crumbs

2. brush: coat food in a liquid

3. dredge: cover food in a dry ingredient

4. flute: form a standing edge on a pastry

5. grease: to rub fat or oil onto a cooking surface

6. marinate: soak food in a seasoned liquid

7. sift: incorporating air into dry ingredients

8. beat: mix with an over-over motion

9. cream: to soften and blend until smooth and light

10. cut in: to mix solid solid butter with flour by cutting the butter into smaller pieces

11. knead: working dough by folding, pressing, and turning

12. chop: cut into smaller pieces

13. grate: rub food against a grater to get fine particles

14. bake: cook food in an oven

15. barbeque: cook meat over coals