To cook uncovered under a direct heat source.
To reduce dry ingredients to finer particles, add air to dry ingredients, or combine dry ingredients by putting them through a sieve.
To remove the outer layer/skin, by stripping or pulling off with your fingers or a knife.
To lightly brown or cook food in a small amount of hot fat over moderate heat; pieces of food are cut into small or thin pieces preserving texture, moisture, flavor.
To cut food into small, equal-size squares about 1/4 to 1/8 inch in size.
To soak food in a cold, seasoned liquid, usually containing an acid, in order to add flavor to or tenderize the food.
To make small, straight, shallow cuts with a slicing knife in the surface of a food; often done to tenderize meat or let juices soak in.
To cook large pieces of meat or poultry slowly over low heat in a small amount of hot liquid in a tightly-covered pan and simmered on top of the stove or in the oven.
To blend a delicate mixture into a heavier one.
To cut food into large, thick, or thin flat pieces.
To make something easy to chew by applying a process or a substance that breaks down connective tissue.
To beat quickly and vigorously to incorporate air and to make into a light, fluffy mixture.
To cook meat, fish, or poultry uncovered in an oven.
A very full or large amount.
To broil over hot coals or on a griddle.
To cut food into very fine, uneven pieces.
To cook food by completely immersing in hot fat.
To stir or mix ingredients until they are combined and smooth.
To cut food into small, uneven pieces.
To leave an opening in the covering of a food through which steam can escape.