Recipe Terms Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• reconstitute : to restore foods to their normal state by adding water
• beat : to make a mixture smooth by adding air using a brisk stirring or whipping motion with a spoon or an electric mixer
• blend : to combine two or more ingredients until smooth and of uniform consistency
• dredge : to dip into or sprinkle with flour
• mix : to combine ingredients until evenly distributed or blended
• whip : to beat rapidly to incorporate air and to increase volume
• slice : to cut or divide into flat pieces
• marinate : to let a food, such as meat, stand in a liquid to increase the flavor and/or tenderness of a food
• fold : to combine ingredients into a light, airy mixture using a down, across, up, and over motion with a rubber spatula
• baste : keep food moist during cooking by spooning or pouring melted fat, meat drippings, fruit juice, or sauce over it
• scald : to heat milk just below the boiling point
• sift : to pass dry ingredients through a mesh or screen to add air or to combine dry ingredients
• bread : to dip food into a mixture, such as beaten eggs and milk, and then roll it in crumbs
• stir : to mix foods with a circular motion
• dice : to cut into small even pieces
• mince : to cut with a sharp knife or scissors into very small pieces
• chop : to cut into pieces with a knife, scissors, or food chopper
• cream : to stir or beat solid fat, such as shortening or butter, with sugar until the mixture is soft, smooth, and creamy
• brown : to cook food quickly at a high temperature so the surface becomes brown
• mash : to crush food until it has a smooth texture
• knead : to use a fold-push-turn motion when working with doughs
• sear : to brown the surface of meat quickly with intense heat
• cutin : to mix dry ingredients into shortening by using a pastry blender, two knives, or a fork