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To extract flavor or color from ingredients such as tea leaves or herbs by steeping them in a liquid.

To cook food slowly in a small amount of liquid in a covered pot.

To heat sugar until it turns brown, often used to sweeten and flavor foods.

To cut into small cubes of uniform size and shape.

A smooth, oval shape of soft food made with two spoons and used as an elegant presentation.

Refers to pasta or rice that is cooked to be firm to the bite.

To cook food in an oven using dry heat.

To cut food into thin, matchstick-sized strips.

To soak fruit in liquid so as to infuse it with flavor, or to soften it.

To soak food in a flavorful liquid for a period of time to impart flavor and/or tenderize.

To maintain liquid at a temperature just below boiling.

To moisten foods during cooking with pan drippings or sauce to add flavor and prevent drying.

To blend or mash food until it forms a smooth, thick consistency.

To pour liquor over food and ignite it.

To beat food rapidly to incorporate air and develop light, airy texture.

To combine two ingredients together which do not normally mix well, like oil and vinegar.

To cook food by exposing it to steam without immersing it in water.

To remove the green stem from strawberries and other fruits.

To dissolve the small particles of sautéed meat and vegetables after cooking by adding liquid and stirring.

To cook food slowly and for a long time in liquid.

To cut meat or fish from the bone.

To cook fatty meat or poultry—such as bacon or goose—slowly to extract fat.

To cook a liquid until its quantity decreases through evaporation, intensifying flavor and thickening the consistency.

A method of cooking in which food is placed in a plastic pouch or glass jar and cooked in a water bath for longer than normal cooking times at an accurately regulated temperature.

To slowly mix a hot liquid with a cold one to prevent the cold liquid from curdling, or to stabilize chocolate.

To tie up meat or poultry with string to hold its shape during cooking.

To cook food using direct heat from above.

To gently combine a light, airy mixture with a heavier one.

To add small amounts of food to enhance the presentation and flavor of a dish.

To partially cook food by boiling it briefly before finishing it by another method.

To plunge food briefly into boiling water, then into ice water to stop the cooking process.

To work dough with the hands to combine ingredients and develop gluten.

To cook food quickly in a small amount of fat over relatively high heat.

To add herbs, spices, or other ingredients to food to enhance its flavor.

To coat foods with a glossy mixture such as jelly or sauce.

To cook food gently in a little oil or butter, with frequent stirring and tossing.

A smooth, velvety sauce made by thickening chicken, veal, or fish stock with a roux.

The amount of food that results from cooking or producing a recipe.

To shred food into fine pieces using a grater.

To cook food gently in liquid just below the boiling point.

To brown the surface of food quickly at a high temperature.

To soften or break up by soaking in a liquid, often used with dried fruit.

To cook food in an oil-coated pan over medium to high heat.

To cut food into more or less uniform pieces.

To make a liquid clear by removing sediments or floating impurities.

A cooking process where food is converted into alcohol or organic acids through microorganisms like yeast or bacteria.

A preparation of shredded or finely cut leafy vegetables, used as a garnish for soup.

To scrape the outer, colored layer of citrus peel, adding flavor to food.

To beat or stir with a lightweight utensil to incorporate air and increase volume.