Write the letter of the matching definition next to each term.
1. puree
A. Any of various thin shiny coatings applied to foods
2. boil
B. A painful or straitened circumstance
3. simmer
C. The temperature at which a liquid ___ at sea level
4. blend
D. To separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
5. dice
E. English painter and art critic
6. chop
F. A small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces
7. fry
G. The liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking
8. stir
H. To bring to humbler or weaker state or condition
9. crumb
I. An instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for ___
10. whip
J. A loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
11. sift
K. The act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
12. beat
L. Food prepared by cooking and straining or processed in a blender
13. marinade
M. Process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
14. season
N. The irregular motion of waves
15. peel
O. A period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
16. reduce
P. Harvester that heads and threshes and cleans grain while moving across the field
17. spread
Q. To manually manipulate, usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes
18. toss
R. Mixtures of vinegar or wine and oil with various spices and seasonings
19. juice
S. Temperature just below the boiling point
20. combine
T. An occurrence of thorough mixing
21. glaze
U. A very small quantity of something
22. baste
V. British politician
23. knead
W. A prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
24. pinch
X. A regular route for a sentry or policeman