• Marinate
• Mince
• Moisten
• Panbroil
• Panfry
• Parboil
• Parchment
• Poach
• Precook
• Proof
• Purée
• Reconstitute
• Roast

Marinate	Definition
	A liquid in which food is allowed to stand in order to flavor or tenderize it. Marinate refers to the process. Do not use a metal container. Do not marinate meats, poultry, or fish at room temperature more than 30 minutes.

Mince	Definition
	To chop food into tiny, irregular pieces.

Moisten	Definition
	Adding enough liquid to dry ingredients to dampen but not soak them.

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Panbroil	Definition
	To cook a food in a skillet without added fat, removing any fat as it accumulates.

Panfry	Definition
	To cook in a hot pan with small amount of hot oil, butter, or other fat, turning the food over once or twice.

Parboil	Definition
	To partly cook in a boiling liquid.

Parchment	Definition
	A heavy, heat-resistant paper used in cooking

Poach	Definition
	To cook a food by partially or completely submerging it in a simmering liquid.

Precook	Definition
	To partially or completely cook a food before using it in a recipe.

Proof	Definition
	To let yeast dough rise.

Purée	Definition
	To change a solid food into a liquid or heavy paste, usually by using a blender, food processor, or food mill; also refers to the resulting mixture.

Reconstitute	Definition
	To take a dried food such as milk back to its original state by adding liquid.

Roast	Definition
	To cook uncovered in the oven.