Do You Know All 12 Of These Basic Cooking Terms Every Adult Should Be Familiar With?

Which of the following words means "to cook in a small amount of fat?"

Which of the following words means "to work dough with the 'heel' of the hands, using a pressing motion, accompanied by folding and stretching until smooth and elastic?"

Which of the following words means "to cut vegetables, fruits, or cheeses into thin strips?"

Which of the following words means "to beat rapidly to introduce air bubbles into food. Applied to cream, eggs, and gelatin?"

Which of the following words means "to cook over, under, or in front of hot coals or a gas or electric burner, or other form of direct heat?"

Which of the following words means "to cook by dry heat usually in an oven?"

Which of the following words means "to brown very quickly by intense heat?"

Which of the following words means "to cook below the boiling point, as bubbles form slowly and break on the surface?"

Which of the following words means "to mash foods until perfectly smooth by hand, by rubbing through a sieve or food mill, or by whirling in a blender or food processor?"

Which of the following words means "to heat sugar in order to turn it brown and give it a special taste?"

Which of the following words means "to sprinkle or coat with flour or other fine substance?"