To cut into small, square pieces that are 1/4 inch or smaller per side
To distribute solid fat in small pieces evenly through dry ingredients, using a cutting motion with two knives, a fork, or a pastry blender
Add ingredients, such as herbs and spices, for more flavor
To cook in liquid, usually water, in which bubbles rise constantly, break on the surface continuously, and give off steam
To decorate a food or dish with a small amount of colorful food such as parsley
To cook food by direct heat
To cook food by completely submerging it in hot fat or oil
To cut narrow slits, often in a diamond pattern, through the outer surface of a food to decorate it, tenderize it, help absorb flavor, or allow fat to drain as it cooks
Let food stand in marinade for a length of time to tenderize it and develop flavor
To immerse food for a short time in a liquid or dry mixture to coat, cool, or moisten it
To coat or dust a food or utensil with flour
To cut into 1/2inch square pieces
To measure small amounts of liquid and dry ingredients
To spread a thin layer of unsalted shortening in the pan or use a cooking spray
To place food in a refrigerator until cold
To work dough with the hands by repeatedly folding, pressing, and turning it
To brown meat's surface quickly with very high heat
To brown food by direct heat or in the oven
To cook food briefly until the surface of the food is brown in color by frying, broiling, toasting, or baking
To lower the temperature of the food below 32 degrees Fahrenheit
To make mixture smooth using a brisk over-and-over motion with a spoon, wire whisk, rotary beater, or electric mixer
To put small pieces of butter or margarine on a food
To heat solid food such as chocolate, butter, or margarine, over low heat until it becomes a liquid
To put dry ingredients through a sifter or fine sieve to aerate and remove lumps