Cooking Terms
Cutting Terms Cube Cut food into same- size pieces 1/2” or larger
Cutting Terms Mince Cut into the smallest possible pieces.
Cutting Terms Pare To cut a thin peel off
Cutting Terms Julienne To cut food into thin, stick-sized strips
Cutting Terms Dice Cut a food into pieces 1/8” to 1/4” on each side.
Mixing Terms BeatMix thoroughly in an over and over motion. BlendMix 2 or more ingredients MixMix ingredients by beating or stirring Combine Mix 2 or more ingredients together
Mixing Terms Cream Beat until soft.
Mixing Terms Fold-In To mix a delicate mixture into a thicker, heavier mixture using a down-up-over motion.
Mixing Terms Cut In Combine solid fat with flour using a pastry blender.
Mixing Terms Knead Work dough by pressing it with the heels of hand, folding it, turning it, and repeating
Mixing Terms Sift Put through a sieve to reduce to smaller particles.
Mixing Terms Toss To mix lightly.
Mixing Terms Whip Beat quickly and steadily by hand with a whisk or rotary beater.
Other Terms Baste To spoon liquid over the surface of food during cooking to keep the food moist and add flavor.
Other Terms Marinate Soak in a solution containing an acid, such as vinegar, to help tenderize and add flavor.