Cooking food in hot oil or fat
Frying
Trying a small amount of the prepared dish to assess the flavor and make adjustments.
Tasting
Reducing food items into fine particles or shreds using a grater.
Grating
Using a piping bag to squeeze out decorative shapes of icing or whipped cream.
Piping
Separating or dividing food items into desired shapes or sizes using cutting tools.
Cutting
Mixing ingredients in a circular or figure-eight motion to combine them evenly while cooking.
Stirring
Introducing additional ingredients or seasonings to a dish during the cooking process.
Adding
Cooking food in boiling water
Boiling
Cooking over direct heat on a grill
Grilling
Flattening or shaping dough or other food items into a thin, even layer using a rolling pin.
Rolling
Transferring a liquid, such as a sauce or batter, from one container to another.
Pouring
Gently raising or removing food from a cooking surface or hot liquid.
Lifting
Cooking food by dry heat in an oven
Baking
Breaking open a food item, such as eggs or nuts, to expose the contents.
Cracking
Cooking food evenly in an oven
Roasting
Working and pressing dough with hands to achieve a smooth, elastic consistency.
Kneading
Mixing or coating ingredients, often in a salad, by gently flipping or stirring them together.
Tossing
Cooking food with steam heat
Steaming
Cutting food items like meat, fruits and vegetables into thin, flat pieces.
Slicing
Agitating a mixture vigorously with a whisk to incorporate air and create a smooth texture.
Whisking