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Mixing, Cutting, Cooking, and Preparation Terms

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A very large or overfull amount. May be almost double the level amount.   show
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show Pare/Peel  
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show Saute  
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To remove liquid from a solid food by pouring off the liquid.   show
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Cut food into very fine, uneven pieces. Smallest possible pieces.   show
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show Grease  
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Less than 1/8 teaspoon, or amount of ingredient held between thumb and forefinger.   show
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To immerse food in a liquid to wet, soften, dissolve, or clean.   show
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To leave an opening in the covering of a food through which steam can escape.   show
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Dry heat; cook over hot coals or on a griddle.   show
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To make small, shallow cuts in the surface of food; to tenderize or let juice in.   show
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Cut food into small, equal size pieces; about 1/4 to 1/8 in. in size.   show
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To make something easy to chew by breaking down connective tissue or fiber; can pound or can use enzymes.   show
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To combie flour and solid fat, fat is reduces to tiny pieces coated with flour. Use a pastry blender or two knives.   show
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To blend a delicat mixture into a heavier one.   show
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To beat quickly and vigorously, to incorporate air and make light and fluffy.   show
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Dry heat; cook in an oven with dry, hot air.   show
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To pour or spoon pan juices, melted fat, or sauces over the surface of a food during cooking.   show
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To cause a solid food to turn into or become part of a liquid.   show
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To lightly mix ingredients by tumbling them with tongs or a large fork and spoon.   show
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Dry heat; cook meat, fish, or poultry uncovered in an oven.   show
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To beat solid fat and sugar with a wooden spoon, until light and smooth.   show
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Moist heat; cook food in a hot liquid (212 degrees) with fast bubbles.   show
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Cut food into small, uneven pieces.   show
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Dry heat; roast slowly on a rack or spit and baste with a spicy sauce.   show
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To soak food in a cold, seasoned liquid, to add flavor or to tenderize.   show
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Moist heat; cook food in pan using vapor produced by boiling liquid.   show
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To reduce dry ingredients to finer particles, add air to dry ingredients, or combine dry ingredients.   show
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Cook in fat; cook food by immersing in hot fat/oil.   show
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Cut food into small, equal size squares; about 1/2 in. in size.   show
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show Knead  
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Cook in fat; cook food in a small amount of hot fat.   show
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To stir or mix ingredients until they are thorougly combined and and smooth.   show
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show Combine  
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To mix using a spoon or wire whisk with a circular motion.   show
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To expose to warmth in order to free from a frozen state.   show
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To lightly sprinkle or coat a food with flour.   show
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show Melt  
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To reduce food into small peices by pressing and rubbing it agaist the "teeth" of a grater.   show
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To cut food into large, thick or thin flat pieces with a knife.   show
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To cook food in a microwave oven using little or no liquid.   show
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To turn on appliance to desired temperature about 5-10 minutes before using it.   show
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