1. cook food quickly by steam under pressure   Hint First letter clue   2. sprinkle a powdered substance lightly so as to cover the top layer of food   First letter clue   3. beat cream, eggs, batter, etc. till thick and frothy   First letter clue   4. remove something, often scum, from the surface of a liquid   First letter clue   5. crush foodstuff into tiny pieces or powder   First letter clue   6. cook fish, eggs, etc. gently in or over a small amount of simmering liquid   First letter clue   7. stretch and press or massage something soft like dough with hands   First letter clue