This term is usually used in cooking pasta. It means to cook until tender but still slightly firm. Bake Cooking in an oven or oven-type appliance. When meat is cooked uncovered it is generally referred to as roasting. Baste Brushing food with liquid such as melted fat, meat drippings, fruit juice, sauce, marinade, or water during cooking to moisten.
Basting adds flavor and prevents surfaces of food from drying out.
Beat Stirring thoroughly and vigorously with a wire whisk, spoon, hand-beater or electric mixer to incorporate air into food. Blanch Quickly immersing vegetables or fruit into boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes then into cold water to stop the cooking process. Blanching is sometimes necessary before freezing fruits or vegetables for better quality products when they are thawed. Blanching is also helpful in removing skins from tomatoes or peaches. Return to Top Blend Mixing two or more ingredients together thoroughly.