Cooking terms

Cooking terms

1. Preparation

   • Bread
     • To cover with a food coating made of crumbs from bread, crackers, or cereal. The food is often dipped i liquid such as milk or egg so the crumbs can stick to the food.
   • Brush
     • To spread a liquid coating on a food, using a pastry brush or paper towel.
   • Marinate
     • To soak in a seasoned liquid, called a marinade, to add flavor and/or tenderize.
   • Sift
     • To put dry ingredients through a sifter or a fine sieve to incorporate air
   • Grease
     • To rub shortening, fat, or oil, on the cooking surface of bake-ware. Use waxed paper or paper towel to spread a thin, even layer.

2. Mixing

   • Beat
     • To mix with an over-and-over motion, using a spoon, rotary, or electric beater
   • Blend
     • To combine thoroughly two or more ingredients
   • Combine
     • To mix together, usually by stirring, two or more ingredients.
     • Mix
       • To combine two or more ingredients, usually by stirring.
   • Stir
     • To mix with a circular motion with a spoon or utensil

3. Cutting

   • Chop
     • To cut into small pieces
   • Cube
     • To cut into small sqaures
   • Dice
     • To cut into very small cubes
   • Mash
     • To crush food until it gets smooth.
   • Shred
     • to tear or cut into small strips