Cooking Terms

Cutting Terms

CubeCut food into

same-size pieces 1/2” or

larger

Cutting Terms

MinceCut into the

smallest possible pieces.

Cutting Terms

PareTo cut a thin peel

off

Cutting Terms

JulienneTo cut food into thin, stick-sized

strips

Cutting Terms

DiceCut a food into

pieces 1/8” to 1/4” on each

side.

Mixing Terms• Beat Mix thoroughly in an over

and over motion.

• Blend Mix 2 or more ingredients• Mix Mix ingredients by beating

or stirring• Combine Mix 2 or more ingredients

together

Mixing Terms

CreamBeat until soft.

Mixing Terms

Fold-InTo mix a delicate

mixture into a thicker, heavier mixture using a down-up-over

motion.

Mixing Terms

Cut InCombine solid fat with flour using a pastry blender.

Mixing Terms

KneadWork dough by pressing it with

the heels of hand, folding it, turning it, and repeating

Mixing Terms

SiftPut through a sieve

to reduce to smaller particles.

Mixing Terms

TossTo mix lightly.

Mixing Terms

WhipBeat quickly and steadily by hand with a whisk or rotary beater.

Other Terms

BasteTo spoon liquid over

the surface of food during

cooking to keep the food moist and add flavor.

Other Terms

MarinateSoak in a solution

containing an acid, such as

vinegar, to help tenderize and add

flavor.