Cooking Verbs

Cooking Verbs — Word Groups

Explore Cooking Verbs through this engaging medium level Group Words designed for Grade 7-8 students. Master essential Food concepts while developing critical thinking and vocabulary skills. Perfect for classroom learning or independent practice.

Preparation Techniques (Cutting)

• CHOP To cut food into small pieces
• SLICE To cut something into thin pieces
• MINCE To cut food into very small pieces
• DICCE To cut into small cubes

Mixing and Combining

• STIR To move a spoon or other implement round and round in a liquid or other substance
• WHISK To beat or stir (a substance, especially cream or eggs) vigorously
• FOLD To gently incorporate one ingredient into another
• BLEND To combine or cause to combine to produce a smooth substance

Flavor Enhancement

• SEASON To add salt, pepper, or other spices to food
• MARINATE To soak food in a marinade before cooking
• GLAZE To coat food with a shiny substance
• TENDERIZE To make food softer and easier to cut or chew

Group 4

• SEASON To add salt, pepper, or other spices to food
• MARINATE To soak food in a marinade before cooking
• GLAZE To coat food with a shiny substance
• TENDERIZE To make food softer and easier to cut or chew

Group 5

• DRAIN To remove excess liquid from food
• STRAIN To pass food through a sieve or colander
• REDUCE To thicken and intensify the flavor of a liquid by simmering or boiling
• SEAR To brown the surface of food quickly over high heat