different food items in a recipe
ingredients
to mix together gently until it is smooth throughout
blend
work dough with the hands, constantly folding
knead
to cook by exposing to dry heat
roast
cut into small pieces
chop
to remove the peel or skin
peel
beat rapidly to force air into a mixture
whip
combine strongly with to force air into the mixture
beat
cut into small squares
cube or dice
to gently mix a salad
toss
cook until there is a light brown color
brown
with enough oil to cover the food
deep fry
to cook in an oven
bake
to use a grater to shred food (usually vegetables or cheese)
grate
to cut into thin, long strips
slice
lightly brown
toast
to cook on a grill over a charcoal or wood fire
barbeque
cook over a low flame
simmer
to let sit in hot water. (for example tea)
steep
cook in hot water
boil
soak (especially meat) in a spiced liquid
marinate
mix together
combine
mold into a shape
form
cook in hot oil
fry
take out the seeds from a fruit or a vegetable
seed
a very thick soup
stew