Basic Culinary Terms Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• marinate : to soak a food in a liquid to tenderize or flavor
• mince : to cut into very small pieces
• dice : cut into small cubes
• brown : cook at medium or high heat until the surface browns
• bake : to cook in an oven
• chop : cut into small pieces
• saute : cook quickly in little oil, butter or fat
• mash : to squash food with a fork, spoon or whisk
• blend : mix ingredients gently
• simmer : to cook in a liquid with slow , low bubbles
• beat : to mix ingredients using a fast, circular motion
• steam : to cook with liquid, but not directly in the liquid
• broil : to brown under direct heat
• grate : this is what you do to food when you use a grater.
• boil : heat a substance so the bubbles will rise to the surface and break
• preheat : to turn oven on ahead of time
• drain : remove liquid by using a strainer
• knead : fold, press and stretch dough