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3
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To work foods, usually dough, by using a pressing and folding action to make it smooth and elastic.
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4
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To mash solid foods into a smooth mixture using a food processor, food mill or blender.
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5
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A multipurpose cooking vessel that can range in size from 5 to 8 quarts and is used to roast meats, cook soups and stews, boil pasta or steam veggies.
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7
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A coating of fine bread crumbs or crackers used on meat, fish and veggies.
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8
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To tenderize and/or flavor foods, usually meats or raw vegetables, by placing in a liquid mixture of oil, vinegar, wine, lime or lemon juices, herbs and spices.
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9
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Italian term meaning 'to the tooth' used to describe pasta that is cooked but still firm.
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12
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To force a soft mixture such as whipped cream, frosting or mashed potatoes through a decorator's icing bag or pastry bag for fancy garnish.
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13
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To add water, broth or wine to a pan in which food, usually meat, has been cooked to remove the brown drippings to make a rich gravy.
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15
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To remove the seed area of an apple or pear using a coring tool or small knife.
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16
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To moisten foods while cooking by brushing with pan juices, butter, margarine, or reserved marinade.
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18
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To dip or roll foods in flower, sugar or a sauce until covered
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20
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Often called a cookie press. Used to extract cookie dough in decorative shapes.
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1
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To rub the inside of a baking dish or pan with fat to keep the contents from sticking.
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2
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Natural unthickened juices that collect while roasting meat.
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6
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To heat sugar in a skillet or saucepan over low heat until melted and golden brown in color. Also refers to cooking onions in butter until soft and caramel-colored and rich in flavor.
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10
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To cut foods into very fine pieces no larger then 1/8th inch. Used most often for fresh herbs or garlic.
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11
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To boil foods, usually veggies, until partially cooked. Most often used when vegetables are finished using another cooking method or chilled for marinated salads or appetizers dishes.
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14
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To rub foods, such as hard cheese, citrus peel and spices over a grater to produce very fine particles.
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17
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To cut herbs into small pieces using kitchen shears.
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A measurement less then 1/8th teaspoon that is used for herbs, spices or hot pepper sauce. Not an accurate measurement.
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