Cooking Terms

Cooking Terms

1. preparation

   • marinate-to soak in a seasoned liquid
   • mixing
     • beat-to mix with an over and over motion
     • blend-to combine thoroughly
     • combine-to mix together
     • cream-to soften and blend until smooth
     • cut in-to mix solid shortening with flour
     • fold in-to combine a delicate mixture by folding
     • knead-to work dough by folding, pressing, and turning
     • mix-to combine two or more ingredients
   • brush-to spread a liquid coating on a food
     • bread-to cover food with a coating of crumbs
   • grease-to rub shortening, fat, or oil on to the cooking surface of bakeware
   • dredge-to cover food with a dry ingredient
   • flute-to form a standing edge on a pastry
   • sift-to put dry ingredients through a sifter