Before frying the steak, make sure to ________ it on both sides to lock in the juices.
sear
When the meat was ready, I carefully ________ the pan with red wine to lift the brown bits.
deglaze
To make the sauce thicker, you should ________ it for a few minutes.
reduce
Always remember to ________ the ingredients well so that the flavors combine.
mix
I always ________ my bread before putting jam on it.
slice
After cutting the meat, ________ it in a mixture of soy sauce and garlic for at least two hours.
marinate
To keep the chicken tender, we decided to ________ it slowly in broth.
braise
We need to ________ the cake batter until it is smooth and free of lumps.
whisk
She forgot to ________ the potatoes before boiling them.
grill
Don’t forget to ________ the dish with salt and pepper!
season
