COOKING TERMS

BLEND

• Definition -
• To combine 2+ ingredients until smooth & uniform in
• texture, flavor, and color; may be done by hand with
• an electric blender or mixer.
• Refers to incorporate 2+ ingredients thoroughly.

MARINATE

• Definition -
• to add flavor to food such as meat, poultry, seafood or veggables.
• Note: Dry marinade mixtures composed of spicesor they may b
• rubbed into meat, poultry, or seafood.
• Example/refers to - you marinate your meat.

DREDGE

• Definition -
• To sprinkle or coat with flour or other fine substance.
• Referred to as breading.

STEEP

• Definition -
• To extract color, flavor, or other qualities from a substance
• by leaving it in water just below the boiling point.
• Refers to steeping tea.

SAUTE

• Definition -
• To cook and/or brown food in a small amount og hot fat.
• Refers to frying.