1. Cooking Terms CCA

2. Chop
To cut into small pieces.

3. Core
To remove the center of a fruit.

4. Cream
To work sugar and fat together until the mixture is soft and fluffy.

5. Cut-in
To cut fat into flour with a pastry blender or two knives.

6. Fold-in
To mix ingredients by gently turning one part over another.

7. Grate
To finely divide food in various sizes by rubbing it on surfaces with sharp projections

8. Grease
To spread a thin layer of shortening or oil on a baking pan.

9. To work dough to further mix the ingredients and develop the gluten.
Knead
To work dough to further mix the ingredients and develop the gluten.

10. Mince
To cut or chop food as finely as possible.

11. Peel
To remove or strip off the skin or rind of some fruits and vegetables.

12. Sauté
To brown or cook foods with a small amount of fat using low to medium heat.

13. Simmer
To cook just below the boiling point

14. Stir
To mix ingredients using a circular motion until well-blended.

15. Whip
To beat rapidly to introduce air bubbles into food.

16. Yield
The number of servings that are generated by a particular recipe.