HomeBlogRecipesFood GlossaryLearn OnlineVideosResourcesAttend a Class! Food Glossary bake To cook in an oven.

To apply fast, constant motions using a wire whisk or fork.

To mix two or more ingredients thoroughly.

To cook in water that is boiling; bubbles will continually rise and break on the surface. Source: Food: A Handbook of Terminology, Purchasing & Preparation. 10th Ed. Alexandria, VA: American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2001. Image Source: Flickr

To cut into pieces with a knife or food processor.

To remove the core and seeds of a fruit.

To cut into small cubes.

To pour off liquid.

Describes the doneness of a food when a fork can easily pierce the food.

To mix dough by pushing and folding.