Preparation and Cooking Terms Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST: pan fry : to cook in a pan with a small amount of hot fat, slice : to cut into thin, flat pieces, using a sharp knife, boil : to cook in liquid that is bubbling, stew : to cook liquid at low heat for a long time, strain : to remove seeds or pits by pressing food through a wire mesh or a colander, cream : to stir butter and sugar until the mixture is smooth, brown : to make brown by cooking at high-heat, braise : to cook slowly in a small amount of liquid in a covered pan, broil : cook by dry direct heat especially in a broiler, chop : to cut into small pieces, poach : to cook in a simmering liquid, fold : to use a spoon or rubber scraper to fold or slowly combine air filled ingredients, steam : to cook over boiling water, stir fry : to cook very quickly in very little fat, blanche : slightly pre-cook, such as vegetables, drain : to place food in a sieve or colander, bake : to cook by dry heat, usually in an oven, melt : to heat a solid until it becomes a liquid, shred : to tear into fine pieces or grate coarsely, grate : to rub against a grater to make small particles, simmer : to cook in a liquid just below the boiling point, beat : to mix smoothly, using rapid, regular strokes with a spoon, whisk, or electric mixer, reduce : to decrease the amount of liquid by boiling, scald : to heat almost to the boiling point, mince : to cut into tiny pieces.